I found the readings to be very
interesting. I was surprised by how much of a person’s perceived self worth and
identity is linked to their race. Coming from a history background I was
familiar with the ideas presented in the White Privilege essay. I was aware of
the notion of the “white man’s burden” and having to make those who were not
like the white man more like them. The religious conversions and wars with
various native tribes throughout North America instantly came to mind. It was
interesting to actually list out all of the ways that a white person able to
benefit from their skin color. It also brought to light a lot of the judgments
and stereotypes given to those who are not white. I found the Racial Formations
piece to be interesting. I was surprised by the state law about being
considered black by having “at least one-thirty-second ‘Negro blood’”. It sounds so archaic yet how many laws and
still in place that no longer apply or are up head until it is convenient? I
also found the study discussed in the Ethnic Identity piece to be fascinating.
At times I found myself identifying with the different groupings. I would of course
change my mind once I continued reading and decided I fit the next grouping
better. I do wonder which group I would actually fit into based on the criteria
in real time?
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