During this class I have had the chance to really evaluate my biases and gain a deeper meaning as to why I feel or felt the way I did. I've examined the way my biases and discomforts have had an affect on me and the way I teach and model these discomforts to my children. Over the course of these few weeks of class I realized that my bias was toward immigrants from other countries. I realized my bias was made based on what most of the media fed us about others. As a result my art work below reflects my bias and how I've come to learn about immigrants, their struggle and what they endure. Although I will never truly know how it feels, or what immigrants have to go through I have realized that my shameful bias was one I am truly sorry for but very thankful to have been able to stop, educate myself and move forward in a more positive direction.
Shayla,
ReplyDeleteYou present a beautiful representation of your bias. I too learned a lot about myself during this course. I appreciate having the opportunity to uncover my bias so I can stop it.
Shayla,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your bias. I think it is great that you have grown over the last 8 weeks and been able to overcome your bias. I think it is important to reflect on our views and be honest about how we are affected by society.