CRI 560 Lecture 2: Lecture 2 CRI 560
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Safe space is usually the ideal scenario; the goal. Builds on a safe space (there has to be a safe space before there is a brave space) Courageous conversations: not taking up too much space in the room, but also making sure you"re heard. Opt out if the voluntary educator position is triggering; you get to have a safe enviro. Ci"s have seen a lot of issues in terms of inclusivity. It"s not just for marginalized peoples; it benefits all. Project is ongoing, and this is"t a sign of failure. Pandora"s box: once the idea is out there, it"s out there. American homophobia seems to be in a steady decline, more a characteristic of the old than the young. There needs to be work in the present; can"t just say in 5 years it"s will be better . Sometimes safe spaces can make us feel too comfy. (focal point in 60"s for african-american activism)