Race has always been an interesting idea in my mind. I grew up homeschooled and very sheltered therefore for the first, about 15 years of my life the only exposure I got to other races or ethnic backgrounds were through Read More …
Race 182
I didn’t really understand how big of a deal race was until the black lives matter movement in 2020. I grew up in a family of conservative, white, racists. For a long time I considered myself conservative as well because Read More …
Race 181
I think that my understanding of my racial identity has been a process that will continue throughout my life as I learn more about other people’s experiences and different theoretical perspectives on racial politics. When I was little, I think Read More …
Race 512
For me I’ve always kind of been aware of my race at least since I was about 5. I went to a catholic private school for a year and there weren’t many other black kids, but I wasn’t uncomfortable or Read More …
Race 808
I would say my racial identity is white. I became aware of my racial identity early in my life. I believe it was through learning about history in elementary school. I don’t have clear memories of it but I remember Read More …
Social Class 409
I would say my personal class is in the underclass. My family’s social class is middle class. I’ve met several people in higher social classes than me from the jobs I’ve taken. I’ve worked/visited several countries clubs around the area. Read More …
Social Class 596
I would describe my social class as the working middle-class of society. My mother works as a receptionist at a pediatrics office and my father drives semi-trucks. I consider those to both be good jobs as my life has not Read More …
Inequality 910
There is so much to say about inequality and where it comes from. I think it is not necessary at all, as we know it, in order for a just and fulfilling society to thrive. Unfortunately, to think about these Read More …
Inequality 227
I do not believe that inequality is a good thing. However, I do believe that without inequality, we would not have passion. For example, in 2020 George Floyd was murdered by a police officer. At the time, the country was Read More …
Introductions 409
I have a small family! I live with my mom, dad, and family dog named Finn. I think the dog has more respect in the house than most of us. My grandmother will even send him random cards because she Read More …