Personal Reflection On Racism And Oppression

I have found this class regarding Dynamics Of Racism And Oppression extremely interesting as well as enlightening.The past few years it seems as if many including myself have assumed that racism is an issue of the past. This class has made me realize how many issues continue to transpire for people of color on a daily basis. It has also been interesting to see how many people of color continue to feel extremely affected by the effects of racism, which proves a lot of work within the country needs to still be done towards this issue. I feel as if by 4 weeks into the class my everyday perspective regarding racism and oppression issues have already altered. If anything I have become more aware to situations surrounding me and try to be conscious of things that may be going on.
Within my personal experience, I have found the average human being to feel uncomfortable talking about any difficulties regarding race or oppression. Most individuals would rather not talk about race or oppression at all. I have began to reminisce on my child hood and have became aware that there was never much conversation regarding race or oppression. I look back and find it amazing that this was never an issue discussed being how it continues to be a major issue in our society. The reason I feel like this was never addressed is because people including my family, decided that pushing issues of race and oppression aside is the best choice. From a young age in America we are taught that we shouldn't comment on people’s race so that results in individuals feeling as if they should never talk about these