We have gone over, and analyzed this essay several times in class, and written a previous blog on it. Physical exposure to this essay does not necessarily eliminate internal impact. I am still amazed by the language and the shock value it truly has. It displays an ordinary football fan and how hurtful some team names and practices can be to Native Americans. Never before would I have considered the consequences of the team’s actions to be so distinguished and effectual.
The multitude of injustices that the American government has inflicted upon the Native people of North America will, thankfully, never cease to amaze me. Racial injustices should never feel appropriate. We can still see the ramifications of our actions today. Ward Churchill uses racy language in his essay with intention. His language illustrates the power of how hurtful the words we use towards Native Americans are today. He relates other racial slurs which are completely unacceptable in our modern world. Ward Churchill helps to enlighten those who believe their actions are above offensiveness. He makes people aware of the weight of their words.
Participating in this class for over five weeks has made me not only read new material and open my eyes to injustices against certain races, but to look inwards into my past and see the injustices I have seen and experienced in my own life. It’s unbelievable to see how unjust America truly is even though we continuously preach about our equities. I am eager to see how deep the rabbit hole goes on corruption.
These readings on race and justice help to show us what should be acceptable, but more importantly that we should re-evaluate what is acceptable as common practice and apply moral judgment more closely when we speak.
We have gone over, and analyzed this essay several times in class, and written a previous blog on it. Physical exposure to this essay does not necessarily eliminate internal impact. I am still amazed by the language and the shock value it truly has. It displays an ordinary football fan and how hurtful some team names and practices can be to Native Americans. Never before would I have considered the consequences of the team’s actions to be so distinguished and effectual.
The multitude of injustices that the American government has inflicted upon the Native people of North America will, thankfully, never cease to amaze me. Racial injustices should never feel appropriate. We can still see the ramifications of our actions today. Ward Churchill uses racy language in his essay with intention. His language illustrates the power of how hurtful the words we use towards Native Americans are today. He relates other racial slurs which are completely unacceptable in our modern world. Ward Churchill helps to enlighten those who believe their actions are above offensiveness. He makes people aware of the weight of their words.
Participating in this class for over five weeks has made me not only read new material and open my eyes to injustices against certain races, but to look inwards into my past and see the injustices I have seen and experienced in my own life. It’s unbelievable to see how unjust America truly is even though we continuously preach about our equities. I am eager to see how deep the rabbit hole goes on corruption.
These readings on race and justice help to show us what should be acceptable, but more importantly that we should re-evaluate what is acceptable as common practice and apply moral judgment more closely when we speak.
