Comments for Dominic Arenas's Weblog http://dominicarenas.wordpress.com For Multicultural Communication Thu, 14 Aug 2008 06:55:33 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Race & Identity by dominicarenas http://dominicarenas.wordpress.com/2008/08/12/race-identity-2/#comment-10 dominicarenas Thu, 14 Aug 2008 06:55:33 +0000 http://dominicarenas.wordpress.com/?p=21#comment-10 @Tara Collings: I think that the biggest reason that they are writing the book is because Jennifer was very remorseful, and wanted to make people more aware of their prejudices. Luckily, Ronald forgave her, even after having spent 10 years in jail. This really shows the power of forgiveness, and the power of the human spirit. @Tara Collings:

I think that the biggest reason that they are writing the book is because Jennifer was very remorseful, and wanted to make people more aware of their prejudices. Luckily, Ronald forgave her, even after having spent 10 years in jail. This really shows the power of forgiveness, and the power of the human spirit.

]]> Comment on Race & Identity by Shanna Wilson http://dominicarenas.wordpress.com/2008/08/12/race-identity-2/#comment-9 Shanna Wilson Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:16:34 +0000 http://dominicarenas.wordpress.com/?p=21#comment-9 I saw a news report on this a while back and they did a few staged purse snatchings in the middle of a busy street. Most of the people who came forward were white and 90% of those people always chose the wrong man in the line up. Once the thief was white and 90% of the white people picked a black man out of the line up. Most of the people who were not white surprisingly chose the correct criminal. It was really interesting watching and made me think twice about ever being a witness. I would not want to convict the wrong person. (WC: 105) I saw a news report on this a while back and they did a few staged purse snatchings in the middle of a busy street. Most of the people who came forward were white and 90% of those people always chose the wrong man in the line up. Once the thief was white and 90% of the white people picked a black man out of the line up. Most of the people who were not white surprisingly chose the correct criminal. It was really interesting watching and made me think twice about ever being a witness. I would not want to convict the wrong person.

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]]> Comment on Race & Identity by dmac24 http://dominicarenas.wordpress.com/2008/08/12/race-identity-2/#comment-8 dmac24 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:46:47 +0000 http://dominicarenas.wordpress.com/?p=21#comment-8 Wow, that is a very interesting article. It is amazing what stereotypes can do. You can ruin someone’s life with one false decision. It is interesting because I am sure that there are many cases like that. And it is not the woman’s fault, but I see how race and ethnicity can play a huge role when it comes to crime suspects. That is very cool that these two people are writing a book together to race awareness. I see how that can cause a huge problem. And I think that it is very important that people need to be able to distinguish others not only based on their race and ethnicity. It is surprising how big of a role race and ethnicity plays in real life situations, and how one false move can end a life of an innocent person. (word count 141) Wow, that is a very interesting article. It is amazing what stereotypes can do. You can ruin someone’s life with one false decision. It is interesting because I am sure that there are many cases like that. And it is not the woman’s fault, but I see how race and ethnicity can play a huge role when it comes to crime suspects. That is very cool that these two people are writing a book together to race awareness. I see how that can cause a huge problem. And I think that it is very important that people need to be able to distinguish others not only based on their race and ethnicity. It is surprising how big of a role race and ethnicity plays in real life situations, and how one false move can end a life of an innocent person. (word count 141)

]]> Comment on Race & Identity by Tara Collings http://dominicarenas.wordpress.com/2008/08/12/race-identity-2/#comment-7 Tara Collings Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:07:37 +0000 http://dominicarenas.wordpress.com/?p=21#comment-7 I think that it is so cool that the two are writing a book together. However, I don’t see how it would work because of the past between them. I don’t think I could sit with someone whom I thought was my former rapist and write a book, even if DNA had proved his innocence. I also agree that we cant as easily distinguish races and features on others outside of our own race. If I had been put in Jennifer Thompson-Cannino’s shoes, I can not a hundred percent sure say I would make an accurate identification. (Word Count: 97) I think that it is so cool that the two are writing a book together. However, I don’t see how it would work because of the past between them. I don’t think I could sit with someone whom I thought was my former rapist and write a book, even if DNA had proved his innocence. I also agree that we cant as easily distinguish races and features on others outside of our own race. If I had been put in Jennifer Thompson-Cannino’s shoes, I can not a hundred percent sure say I would make an accurate identification.

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]]> Comment on Race & Stereotypes by dominicarenas http://dominicarenas.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/race-identity/#comment-6 dominicarenas Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:59:34 +0000 http://dominicarenas.wordpress.com/?p=13#comment-6 @melmelp99: You're absolutely right. As humans, we are able to adapt. When we learn new information, it is our right, nay, duty to change and adapt. If we stay and do the same exact thing, even when learning new things, we are no different than animals. (45) @melmelp99:
You’re absolutely right. As humans, we are able to adapt. When we learn new information, it is our right, nay, duty to change and adapt. If we stay and do the same exact thing, even when learning new things, we are no different than animals. (45)

]]> Comment on Race & Stereotypes by melmelp99 http://dominicarenas.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/race-identity/#comment-5 melmelp99 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:25:06 +0000 http://dominicarenas.wordpress.com/?p=13#comment-5 I think that because Obama changes his views on things as he learns new information he didn’t have prior is actually a blessing. What a humanistic quality to have, especially one that doesn’t seem to fit in politics in the US; a man who doesn’t think he knows it all, and is willing to let the citizens see that he is capable of growth and gaining new knowledge as he lives day by day just as the rest of us do (or should). That is a breath of fresh air to see, someone who is real, and allows others to see this side of him. Thank goodness a different kind of politician has emerged from the darkness. I think that if our country is going to get any better, he is one who will make it happen. (word count 137) I think that because Obama changes his views on things as he learns new information he didn’t have prior is actually a blessing. What a humanistic quality to have, especially one that doesn’t seem to fit in politics in the US; a man who doesn’t think he knows it all, and is willing to let the citizens see that he is capable of growth and gaining new knowledge as he lives day by day just as the rest of us do (or should). That is a breath of fresh air to see, someone who is real, and allows others to see this side of him. Thank goodness a different kind of politician has emerged from the darkness. I think that if our country is going to get any better, he is one who will make it happen. (word count 137)

]]> Comment on Race & Stereotypes by Alex Riffle http://dominicarenas.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/race-identity/#comment-4 Alex Riffle Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:28:07 +0000 http://dominicarenas.wordpress.com/?p=13#comment-4 I’m glad someone brought this up! In four out of the 5 classes I’ve taken in the last 2 quarters, a huge focus has been on race and prejudice, etc. All along, there have been people saying that “oh we’re so naïve, there’s really bad racism everywhere!” I disagree. Don’t get me wrong though, I do understand that there are certain places and people where racism is very strong. However, I feel that as a country, we have become very open. Just look at who we have been focusing on this year. a woman and an African-American. Could a country with such bad discriminatory habits really consider putting these people into office?! (112 words) I’m glad someone brought this up! In four out of the 5 classes I’ve taken in the last 2 quarters, a huge focus has been on race and prejudice, etc. All along, there have been people saying that “oh we’re so naïve, there’s really bad racism everywhere!” I disagree. Don’t get me wrong though, I do understand that there are certain places and people where racism is very strong. However, I feel that as a country, we have become very open. Just look at who we have been focusing on this year. a woman and an African-American. Could a country with such bad discriminatory habits really consider putting these people into office?!
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]]> Comment on Culture & Identity by nayabrifat http://dominicarenas.wordpress.com/2008/07/22/culture-identity/#comment-3 nayabrifat Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:40:35 +0000 http://dominicarenas.wordpress.com/?p=8#comment-3 Culture, ethnic, racial, color, and etc! Segregation takes place in all these categories. I think that schooling background matters a lot when segregation comes in play. For example, my schooling experience in the United States has made me more acceptable to integration. I have been to many schools due to my family moving from time to time. All of my schools were within Bellevue, however, each school was different in its own ways. The level of diversity within students and teachers, importance of education, rules/regulations etc. were all different at each school. An important lesson I learned from such wonderful experiences is that the surroundings of the neighborhood directly impact the our way of thinking about diversity In your article’s case, people that are timid about integration come from a background where integration wasn’t acceptable or they weren’t exposed to it. (Word Count 141) Nayab Rifat Culture, ethnic, racial, color, and etc! Segregation takes place in all these categories. I think that schooling background matters a lot when segregation comes in play. For example, my schooling experience in the United States has made me more acceptable to integration. I have been to many schools due to my family moving from time to time. All of my schools were within Bellevue, however, each school was different in its own ways. The level of diversity within students and teachers, importance of education, rules/regulations etc. were all different at each school. An important lesson I learned from such wonderful experiences is that the surroundings of the neighborhood directly impact the our way of thinking about diversity In your article’s case, people that are timid about integration come from a background where integration wasn’t acceptable or they weren’t exposed to it.
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Nayab Rifat

]]> Comment on Intercultural Conflict. by courtneyanne314 http://dominicarenas.wordpress.com/2008/07/01/intercultural-conflict/#comment-2 courtneyanne314 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:22:22 +0000 http://dominicarenas.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-2 Wow, it's a shock for me to hear that it was due to non-Native Americans that whales became endangered. It almost disgusts me that the people trying to take away the Natives' ability to carry on a piece of their culture are the ones who caused the species to become endangered in the first place. Not only that, but the Natives claimed this land long before anyone else. I agree that although this species is endangered, Indian tribes who practice whale-hunting as a part of their culture should still be allowed to do so. It's not like they're doing it for fun, it serves a meaningful purpose for them and by limiting the hunting to these tribes, I doubt whales will go extinct. Word Count 128 Wow, it’s a shock for me to hear that it was due to non-Native Americans that whales became endangered. It almost disgusts me that the people trying to take away the Natives’ ability to carry on a piece of their culture are the ones who caused the species to become endangered in the first place. Not only that, but the Natives claimed this land long before anyone else. I agree that although this species is endangered, Indian tribes who practice whale-hunting as a part of their culture should still be allowed to do so. It’s not like they’re doing it for fun, it serves a meaningful purpose for them and by limiting the hunting to these tribes, I doubt whales will go extinct. Word Count 128

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