Racial Dimensions

Blog 2

It is important to discuss issues that are seen as having racial dimensions because openly discussing differences and letting thoughts be discussed is more productive than staying quiet. When discussing issues that have racial dimensions, people can fully understand where others are coming from and their background. Discussing issues can also teach everyone something new. It is never too late to learn. Another reason it is important to discuss these issues is to help everyone get on the same page and talk out their feelings and thoughts. In our society today, there are many different races and cultures, especially in schools. Discussions need to be had in order to introduce students and educators to a variety of races from the beginning in order to prevent racism or discrimination occurring. Educators need to encourage racial discussions at an early age for children in order to get them accustomed to such a heated topic. I have noticed in our society that there are certain rules for certain people, and this applies to many things in life, but it does apply to racial issues. Educators should guide students on how to constructively discuss racial issues without falling into a situation of getting attacked or ridiculed, but also standing up for what you believe in. Having respect for others personal opinions and beliefs is the most important thing to remember in these types of discussions. The best way to deal with these racial discussions is to set some ground rules and to make sure everyone is on the same page. People shouldn’t interrupt each other or try to talk over one another. This causes tension to arise and that’s what leads to arguments and bitterness. Educators should make sure everyone respects each other’s opinions and is open to hearing a viewpoint that is different from your own. This is not to say that, you have to agree with everything said in the discussion. Using appropriate language and politely saying you disagree with a statement, along with explaining why you disagree is a mature way to go about the situation. In the education world, educators need to get used to these types of discussions because they aren’t going to go away and different races will continually grow.