It was Saturday‚ July 13‚ 2013‚ I was looking over my notes for the sermon I would preach the next day when the verdict came in on George Zimmerman. It was very rare that I deviate from a particular subject unless I am spiritually led. But all that changed after having learned that George Zimmerman was found not guilty of the slaying of Trayvon Martin. It was difficult for me to stand that morning as Reverend or Pastor. In my role as Pastor‚ there was an expectation. Unfortunately‚ I came with
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others but just the same‚ I am a survivor if IVP. I recall in our text‚ chapter 2 pg. 29‚ “Women’s perceptions and reactions to abuse‚ as well as the help available to them‚ are influenced by the lens through which they see the world and the intersectionality of the different cultural influences on their lives” (Lockhart‚ L.‚ and Danis‚ F. 2010). Our experiences are defined by how we see the world‚ not
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Ongoing Processes That Shape Core Personality The author understands ongoing processes that shape core personality in individuals into their unique way of functioning in and viewing the world to relate to Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages of development. At pertinent time periods in an individuals’ life they face challenges that trigger existential questions to help them form an understanding of the world around them. Individuals do not need to succeed in every challenge. During infancy‚ there is a basic
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collectively discuss about the struggles that Sangtin Kisaan Mazdoor Sangathan (Sangtin Peasants and Workers Organization also known as SKMS) face in India and‚ at the same time‚ revealing larger themes concerning feminist activism. While focusing on intersectionality‚ activism‚ and NGOized feminism‚ Sangtin Writers believe that although change in a society or community may cause tension‚ but over time‚ the tension from change will settle down. However‚ if the change disturbs “the economic equations that
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stories from other’s‚ provide a safe space for my colleagues to share their stores and work to support a team environment where each student feels safe to participate at their individual level of learning. I need to use a critical perspective and intersectionality lens to ensure that I am not perpetuating oppressive practices. I found that after a few courses on oppressive practices I have identified everyday social justice issues that I have not thought of before. I am also learning to articulate social
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also be evaluated which consisted of feminist fighting for civil rights and against racism some of them were Angela Davis and Audre Lorde. Lastly the third wave of feminism payed more attention to immigrant women‚ sexuality and the concept of intersectionality. In this section I will focus on viewing the works of Gloria Anzaldua‚ Judith Butler and Patricia Hill
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Hayden Sousa 9/24/2013 IIAMST 210-02 CITIZENSHIP CULTURE DIFFERENCE: First Assignment As by Merriam-Webster Dictionary‚ citizenship is defined the quality of an individual ’s response to membership in a community or the status of being a citizen. Prior to taking this class‚ my definition of citizenship was very basic. If I were asked what my personal definition of citizenship was prior to the information I’ve received in this class‚ I would say it is being a member of a community relative
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only to achieve gender equality‚ but social justice as well‚ along with proving that “feminism is for everybody” (Many Feminisms‚ March 2)‚ regardless of race‚ ethnicity‚ or sexuality. Black feminism is a school of thought that focuses on intersectionality and addresses not one or two fronts of oppression‚ but a “whole range of
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identities within the context of racism/white supremacy‚ color blind racism and oppression. I will be discussing a situation in which I experienced racism first hand‚ along with my analysis of oppression. Critical consciousness‚ positionality‚ and intersectionality in regards to Lum will be discussed in terms of my understanding of my place in racism. Lastly‚ I will identify as an African American female with multiple identities and discuss my personal thoughts of how I have been the target of oppression
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“We are a bunch of pussies‚” replied Justin Singh-Courtney‚ a freshman at University California‚ Davis‚ to a very simple question: Is our (current college students) generation more sensitive than our parents’ generation? As high schools and college have begun incorporating more trigger warnings‚ diversity trainings‚ and awareness days it has become a pressing issue as to the line where sensitivity ends and coddling begins. Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt wrote a piece for The Atlantic claiming
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