¶ … intersectionality, power, and privilege, it is impossible not to wonder if it is human nature to seek, gain, and preserve power at the expense of others and lose all concept of the consequences. As an optimist, I believe that we can all change. In The Sneeches and Other Stories, Dr. Seuss also offers some hope for humanity, showing that it is possible to recognize the essential equality of all people and the importance of actively changing our own behavior to create meaningful changes in society. What Dr. Seuss seems to suggest, and what Johnson talks about in the Introduction and first few sections of Privilege, Power, and Difference, is that it is often up to a few individuals to make the changes that matter. Of course, it really helps to be made aware of the issues first. I think if we take away one thing from this class, it is that systems of power and privilege are usually not acknowledged -- sometimes they are not even recognized by the oppressed or underclass groups. I truly believe that gender bias and sexism, for example, is something that many women have just taken for granted and continue to take for granted. It is as if the oppressed people internalize what they are taught to believe about themselves. This is true for any subordinate group -- it happened to the former slaves in the United States, many of whom internalized fear and inferiority and it took great leaders to help empower the people and show them that the only way to remove the bonds of oppression is to (a) recognize that the problem is structural and (b) work together to do whatever it takes to change. Maybe that example is tricky because the type of power used in overtly oppressive situations like slavery or in other extreme cases is tangible, something that is more obvious....
It was worse during Jim Crow, when the law in the country ostensibly said that all men (and women) were created equal, but in practice that was not the case.
Moreover, the researcher who falsifies the data is prone to legal action as has been the case in the past when researchers have falsified research results (Normile C, 2006). Therefore, in order to deal with this grave issue, it is important to ensure that the data being incorporated in the research paper has been properly handled and it is being reported correct. Ensuring this would satisfy the ethical standards
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The more experience a facilitator has with a minority group, the greater the likelihood the facilitator will be able to help those members feel included, rather than excluded from the group process. This is critical, because inclusion is an important social phenomenon. "Communities who are strong and inclusive lead to better quality of life, stronger sense of identity and belonging, sharing mutual respect and equality. It is further recognised
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