https://padlet.com/lovgrec/gqw94daltip5plur Work through the following questions and be ready to share: How does Lorde view intersectionality? How does her essay compare to Collins and Bilge’s observation that “relational thinking thinking rejects either/or binary thinking”? Lorde claims that children need to know that “they do not have to become like each other to work together toward a future we all share.” How can we help people toward this understanding in our own teaching practices? How might this relate to what Love calls “abolitionist teaching”? en-us 2022-01-23 05:17:41 UTC 2022-01-27 20:16:42 UTC hello@padlet.com boweni1 https://padlet.com/lovgrec/gqw94daltip5plur/wish/2016622474 Intersectionality is viewed as many identities and aspects creating one persons identity.

Identities that might extend beyond your own like how she says if you are a white lesbian, there are black lesbains so black problems should be your problems as well. 

We all need to be aware and advocate on behalf of those identities even if we dont identify with them. Be supportive of other humans and be respectful and advocate for others. This rejects bianary thinking. Example: being religious shouldn't mean you automatically have to dislike gay marriage, people should be openminded instead of binary with their thoughts on that.

Letting people do what they want even if it doesn't agree with your worldview. Educating people on intersectionalty and how to understand others experiences and opinions. 

Exposure can help you humanize other peoples struggles and identities. 


]]> 2022-01-27 19:14:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lovgrec/gqw94daltip5plur/wish/2016622474 henslel3 https://padlet.com/lovgrec/gqw94daltip5plur/wish/2016623527 We appreciate how she intertwined the communities and noted their intersections and how they work together in tangent. One of the most prevalent problems we noticed was how texts are formatted. Sometimes authors pick one aspect of identity without acknowledging that there can be an intertwining of identities. As teachers, I think we can do a better job of incorporating discussion of all identities and broadening our perspectives. 
We need to talk about intersections of identity in addition to literary elements like "why is the curtain red?" in order to explain to students why its important that we're discussing these topics. 
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Sometimes racism is ingrained into us and we have to work against it. Its systemic, and even if we say that we aren't racist (or homophobic, sexist, etc.), we might not recognize something we're doing or saying is discriminatory. This might happen when you try to compliment someone and you meant it in the most sincere way, but if it comes out wrong to the individual you 'complimented', its important self-check and listen with an open mind.
"Lack of accountability is part of our societies problem"]]> 2022-01-27 19:15:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lovgrec/gqw94daltip5plur/wish/2016623527 https://padlet.com/lovgrec/gqw94daltip5plur/wish/2016628739 We all felt that we have grown up emphasizing the importance of sympathy/empathy to reach vulnerability. However, we felt that a consistent point through all of our readings is that there is still much more work to be done. We are looking to reach these goals individually but people need to work on all of those things together as a whole.
We don't need to be the same to work together towards the same goals.

]]> 2022-01-27 19:18:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lovgrec/gqw94daltip5plur/wish/2016628739 https://padlet.com/lovgrec/gqw94daltip5plur/wish/2016631178 We spent time discussing Lorde's discussion of how one's identities are woven together. They are not separate, but issues affecting one part of identity affect all sections of identity. Identities interact, and it is not helpful to think in terms that limit one's identities because identities must not be divorced. We also spoke about understanding how Collins/Bilge also discuss how one must not think in terms of either/or, but how intersectionality ties into one's identity.

Question 2: We began by linking thoughts together regarding intersectionality and discrimination. This meant recognizing Mrs. Mitchell's sexism towards the women. In other words, recognizing how authority and power come into play in these scenes but also recognizing that, regardless if one is part of the group, that this does not disqualify them from being sexist, or perpetuating hate. Mrs. Mitchell's identity as a white woman, recognizing intersectionality, how she uses her authority against black women was crucial. Expanding on this thought further, we began thinking about how educators in classrooms use their authority and speak to students. ]]> 2022-01-27 19:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lovgrec/gqw94daltip5plur/wish/2016631178 schroej7 https://padlet.com/lovgrec/gqw94daltip5plur/wish/2016666975 Institutionalized racism works against the three women. In the TED Talk and the film, the people of authority are not addressing the issues of intersectionality and racism - not even entertaining the bigger problem. 

We've done a lot of work in the equality sphere, but we also need to do a lot of work in the equity sphere. 

The premise of "You're lucky to be here [in this classroom, in this environment, in this field, in this room" is prevalent even today and that needs to be addressed.]]> 2022-01-27 19:39:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lovgrec/gqw94daltip5plur/wish/2016666975