MDSD11H3 Lecture 3:
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The articles are looking at identity and conceptions of whiteness and these ascribed characteristics serve to support those who fit what is valued and marginalize, oppress, minimize, and devalue those who don"t. Unless interrupted, identified and examined, these thought patterns and deficit ideologies that are pervasive in society -- regardless of which organization you work at -- will continue. Deficit ideologies serve to blame those who don"t make it in our society. the hidden and null curriculum doesn"t talk about other histories, cultures, issues, and challenges because it doesn"t serve those in power. When we don"t talk about the historical prejudices, biases, and the actions associated with these beliefs and attitudes we do not get an understanding of how the system operates. St. denis article is a powerful learning tool and starting point for staff. The narratives discuss systemic and individual prejudices and practices that were in place and still are, that serve to limit, characterize, and marginalize.
