https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo underlying notions of worthiness en-us 2020-05-31 21:33:02 UTC 2020-06-05 18:53:57 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/605193573 I think that our society sees deserving people as those who are American Citizens and hard working people. Politicians, doctors, people like that who worked hard for their place in society. There is little thought about those who do not fit in those categories in my opinion. I however think that everyone is deserving of protections no matter where they are from. ]]> 2020-06-01 16:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/605193573 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/605196613 I think that society definitely sees refugees as undeserving. those who are immigrants are lazy and economic immigrants not because they're running for their lives. The stigma behind immigrants and refugees is insane, a lot of people think they don't even deserve to come to this country just to be safe. I personally don't feel that anyone is underserving of protection as a human being. ]]> 2020-06-01 16:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/605196613 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/605848300 I believe that we have been raised to see those as deserving who are educated. Those with these words or phrases: hard workers, not on government assistance, healthy, not criminals, groomed nicely, having a home, financially stable, English speaking and much much more. While I personally do not agree with all these stigmas, I will admit that I have been privileged and raised in away that some would see as deserving.]]> 2020-06-01 23:45:11 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/605848300 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/605854981 There are many concepts that people think as undeserving. Some include: homeless individuals begging on the street for money, non-English speakers, those who practice various religions that we don't understand, criminals, domestic abusers, those with different political ideas than are own, those on government assistance. While the list could go on and on, I think it is very important to reflect on our own biased thoughts and admit to our own undeserving behaviors. ]]> 2020-06-01 23:52:34 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/605854981 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/605870950 I was required to read this book for a previous class in undergrad, but I recommend it to anyone. ]]> 2020-06-02 00:04:58 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/605870950 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/605958315 Our country often promotes the individuals who work hard, have an education, look professional, give to charity, and are financially stable. This list goes on and on and could be a mile long stating positive qualities that individuals possess making them appear to be “deserving”. I believe that everyone is deserving in their own way and has an individual story to tell explaining their situation and way of life.

]]> 2020-06-02 01:37:22 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/605958315 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/605971014 Our society has placed many stereotypes on individuals and qualities that make people seem “undeserving”. These groups include refugees, foreigners, people living off government benefits, homeless people, criminals, and the list could go on and on. Education status, race, age, and gender also play into this category at times.  After watching this week’s lecture video, I found myself thinking of my own biases and I admit that I silently question people’s motives and "deservingness" at times. Society has normalized this behavior which may be a big part of the problem. 

]]> 2020-06-02 01:51:36 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/605971014 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/606000944 I feel like I have heard the word "undeserving" a lot in my life time. I believe that from a young age we are taught who is "deserving" and who is not "undeserving" in society. Our society tries to make us believe these aspects about "unworthy" people. For example some groups that come to mind are immigrants, refugees, homeless people, people who live off the system, and many other vulnerable populations. It makes me sad to think about! These are stigmas and stereotypes that our society has placed on many people. I believe that this behavior has been overlooked and "normal" for too long and it is not right. The importance of education and empathy is so important, especially now! :)]]> 2020-06-02 02:26:10 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/606000944 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/606014117 I think the word "deserving" is something that I was taught that only successful people "deserved" good lives growing up. It was what I saw when watching tv and what I observed from the people who were around me. I like how Erin stated "We have been raised to see those as deserving who are educated." I believe a phrase that I am similar with is hard worker too. In our society, people really look down on people who get public assistance and it is unfortunate. I heard a lot of great things about that book, I want to read it! ]]> 2020-06-02 02:42:08 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/606014117 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/606959768 Deserving implies worthy.  That someone has a compelling and tragic story that is worthy of attention and help. Sometimes it feels like  if someone's life story isn't devastating than they don't "pass". As the Ungrateful Refugee mentions, the deserving must have flawless and tragic stories.]]> 2020-06-02 14:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/606959768 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/606976782 The idea of undeserving seems to be growing constantly by those who make decisions about immigrants and refugees. I work with those who are experiencing homelessness, the idea of "undeserving poor" is always present. If someone shows up and declares a need, services and goods should be provided. Someone's homelessness is not more valid if their story is sadder and the same must be recognized for those seeking safety from their home country.]]> 2020-06-02 14:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/606976782 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607076350 What our society deems "deserving" are people born as citizens of the USA or at least are legally here. If they are refugee's then they have to have the perfect story and hard experiences to be deemed as deserving by many in our society. The "self made" person who have pulled themselves up by their boot straps, "worked hard", to create the life they live. This is really devastating to me that a person's experience has to be perfect and tragic enough to be deserving of worthiness where we live.

]]> 2020-06-02 15:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607076350 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607124608 Our society has placed the label of 'undeserving' on people who are for example, struggling with poverty, homelessness, addiction, or here "illegally". ]]> 2020-06-02 15:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607124608 leonm34 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607650939 Article about the book White Fragility ]]> 2020-06-02 20:22:19 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607650939 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607657284 I think our society views individuals who are deserving as those who are hardworking, are educated, who have no criminal or substance abuse history, and who are American citizens. Individuals who are deserving must be the “perfect” victim.  ]]> 2020-06-02 20:27:00 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607657284 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607657741 There are various factors that shape our society’s view of who are deserving. Negative stereotypes play a large role in society’s view. There are many characteristics that are deemed undeserving including having current or history of legal or substance abuse issues, living in poverty, being uneducated and being unemployed. Immigrants and refugees are groups of individuals that are often deemed undeserving.  ]]> 2020-06-02 20:27:21 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607657741 leonm34 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607664439 This article examines the burden of grief and trauma as a risk to Black mother's health. ]]> 2020-06-02 20:32:09 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607664439 paternoj1 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607684419 When thinking about the word deserving, I think about how society shapes this word into what is socially portrayed as deserving. According to society, deserving individuals are the ones that are working towards the American Dream. Hardworking and employed, being Caucasian and successful, all while being on the straight and narrow with no other negative factors in life. ]]> 2020-06-02 20:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607684419 leonm34 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607690712 This is a podcast out of Duke university that tells stories about the human experience and U.S. society. Their three main series: The Land that Never has Been, MEN, and Seeing White are very well done! ]]> 2020-06-02 20:50:53 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607690712 paternoj1 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607701663 Undeserving is a word that American society throws out towards anyone that is not the dominant race or holding any high power. This includes refugees, other races, homeless population, those incarcerated or with a criminal record, those on government assistance and living in poverty, and those without an educational background. ]]> 2020-06-02 20:59:10 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607701663 leonm34 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607717666 Legal Resource Center ]]> 2020-06-02 21:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607717666 leonm34 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607719907 Grassroots Organizing ]]> 2020-06-02 21:13:37 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607719907 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607924369 When I think about the word deserving, I think about how it can also be used synonymously with the word "privilege". This question poses me to critically think about how our country deems those as deserving. Typically those who are most "deserving" are natural born citizens of the U.S, English speaking by birth, white, "hard working", and those who have a "pull themselves up by their bootstraps" mentality. ]]> 2020-06-03 00:50:51 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607924369 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607933412 For me, I immediately think of the term "deserving" as those who are fighting to climb out of their position/standing and are working towards greater means. An example is a man who lost his job but immediately starts looking for jobs in any area just to secure money for his children. He wants to work and people would look at him as deserving of their help. Other than that, society usually addresses the deserving as natural born citizens who have "first dibs" on government aid and government assistance when they need it. ]]> 2020-06-03 01:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607933412 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607933746 Conversely, the individuals who are most often deemed as "undeserving" are Black, Brown and other People of Color, non-English speaking, are not natural born citizens, and can't "pull themselves up by their bootstraps". These individuals have been "othered" and deemed undeserving by American culture for the entirety of it's history. Because of my interest in working with those who have a criminal record, this question made me think of how these individuals are typically deemed as undeserving of human rights or equity under the law because of the crimes they committed (or were accused of committing...). In reading my classmates comments above, I am seeing other groups that I didn't mention who are also deemed as underserving (ex. those who utilize government assistance, unemployed, uneducated, etc.). Thank you all for your input, I enjoyed reading everyones ideas, comments, and perspectives.  ]]> 2020-06-03 01:00:25 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607933746 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607936757 Conversely, my first example of a specific scenario that people who say is undeserving is a non-working able bodied person who has all of the means to work but do not want to. I also hear it correlate with immigrants (illegal or not) because they were not born in this country so they cannot benefit for social assistance or government aid. Basically, it's those groups that the majority of society sees as non-contributing or "outsider".]]> 2020-06-03 01:03:53 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607936757 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607952032 Those re-entering society after prison are often seen as undeserving. Supporting this targeted community can benefit access to resources]]> 2020-06-03 01:22:27 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/607952032 leonm34 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/608717830 Racial Equity Tools is designed to support individuals and groups working to achieve racial equity. This site offers tools, research, tips, curricula and ideas for people who want to increase their own understanding and to help those working toward justice at every level – in systems, organizations, communities and the culture at large.]]> 2020-06-03 11:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/608717830 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/611581573 Society sees deserving people as people who they deem to work hard, in fields they find valuable. People who are doctors, lawyers, engineers, etc. They view people who live in the United States as deserving. ]]> 2020-06-04 17:32:11 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/611581573 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/611589209 Quite frankly, people who work jobs deemed essential right now are non deserving usually. People who work  jobs that are seen a non skilled. People who commit crimes as a person of color are deemed undeserving. People are defending the death of Floyd by saying he was a criminal. So I think its evident that people believe that white people are more deserving regardless of circumstance.]]> 2020-06-04 17:36:10 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/611589209 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/613539059 There is this notion in America of the "deserving" person. I think that many of Americans are raised a certain way that speaks on what makes someone deserving. This person is usually described as a hard worker, someone who knows what needs to get done, someone who takes responsibility for their actions when things get messed up or go the wrong way. It seems as though the people that are not necessarily the ones that need the help more than often are the ones that are viewed as deserving. ]]> 2020-06-05 18:47:28 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/613539059 https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/613543607 This opposite notion of the "undeserving" person also comes from the same upbringing and teachings that are brought on by parents or guardians. There is a feeling of pity that gets placed on the undeserving person. The undeserving person is classified as such because they cannot get on their feet without any assistance, there is a sense that the undeserving person always blames someone or something else for the problems that are going on. Sometimes there is a teaching that undeserving people are the ones that expect to be helped the most, and that is what makes them undeserving. ]]> 2020-06-05 18:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/leonm34/c2bgna8tsb1sx8bo/wish/613543607