Analysis Of Black Men And Public Space By Brent Staples
Alasia Parker
EGL101-9:00
Professor Jeanty
September 26, 2015
Essay 2- Reading Response
Black Men and Public Space Brent Staples’ “Black Men and Public Spaces” is based on his personal experiences dealing with racism and discrimination. He explains how his past incidents involving racism shaped who he is, today. Staples’ experiences made him attempt to conform in a way he hoped he would be perceived as less dangerous. By acting and doing certain things, that seemed less “black”, he believed people saw him differently.
In some ways I don’t agree with Staples’ approach with trying to change himself. In a way it makes it seem as though he’s conforming to something that he really has no ability to accomplish. But, I understand many of his
EGL101-9:00
Professor Jeanty
September 26, 2015
Essay 2- Reading Response
Black Men and Public Space Brent Staples’ “Black Men and Public Spaces” is based on his personal experiences dealing with racism and discrimination. He explains how his past incidents involving racism shaped who he is, today. Staples’ experiences made him attempt to conform in a way he hoped he would be perceived as less dangerous. By acting and doing certain things, that seemed less “black”, he believed people saw him differently.
In some ways I don’t agree with Staples’ approach with trying to change himself. In a way it makes it seem as though he’s conforming to something that he really has no ability to accomplish. But, I understand many of his