Episode #02
Why White People Should Care:
History, Science + Current Events
It’s important to have conversations regarding race, gender, minorities, etc. Unless we as a society choose to acknowledge these uncomfortable but prominent issues, they will never just resolve on their own. It’s easy to blow these things off or to feel powerless, but at the core, all of these issues start with people deciding to make a difference.
Show Notes
The issues with race, sexism, and overall inequality are still very prominent in today’s current politics, and society as a whole. While it may not be the most comfortable issue to address, Sarah and Misasha discuss the importance of acknowledging and combatting these injustices. They also discuss the vitality of why white people should care about these issues by highlighting history, science, and current events. Tune into this episode of Dear White People to hear more about the structural imbalance we’re all experiencing societally and how you can make a difference in combatting todays inequalities.
Show Highlights:
Getting over hate and laws that help perpetuate inequality
Privilege associated with money and scandals
Rising by lifting others
Pillars that support psychological and overall wellness
How happiness influences success
The link between justice and well-being
How can we – as a society – link fairness and health more conclusively
Affirmative action and perspective
Why we need policies in place
The history of slavery and oppression in America
What gives women equal representation
How racism and sexism still impact colored women directly
Inherent biases
Acknowledging color blindness in America
Modifying our vocabulary and measurements of race
Combatting the sense of individual ignorance
Identifying an action point
Educating yourself to make more impactful choices
Finding ways to get involved
Taking responsibility to make a difference
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