BAMS110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Carter G. Woodson, Disposable And Discretionary Income, James Weldon Johnson
2 Mar 2017
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Race was created to state who was more human than others: as a social construct their skin color defines: Race was created by white people (europeans) Race is an idea that changes over time. Afrocentric: one is centered with perspectives of people of african decent. Bystander affect (1968): individuals not aiding victims in crime. Fusion of responsibility: if there are a vast amount of people there, then the responsibility is passed on to another and continues until someone acts (which typically doesn"t). Ambiguity and consequences: when a person who appears to be in need, doesn"t want aid. Advantages and disadvantages: there will always be consequences but will be weighed differently. In protest of the american national anthem which degrades black people, the black. National anthem lift every voice and sing was created: written by james weldon johnson [1900, music by john j. johnson [1900]
