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                                                                             Racial Identity       Race and racism are complex, sensible yet important topics. Nowadays, these are topic some people don’t even want to talk about because they have become very controversial, however is it important that we can identify our race. Although race has no genetic or scientific basis, the concept of race is important and consequential. Society use race to establish and justify systems of power, privilege as well as oppression.      Ever since I started YDEV I have learned a lot about race. For instance, I took FNED on Spring 2019, we did multiple activities and assignments about race. We even had to go to social justice event in the ...

                            (Dis)ability & Marcus on Being Good                          When it comes to disabilities, we must look at the big picture. All children need love, support, and encouragement such as positive reinforcement to help ensure that they emerge with a strong sense of self-worth and confidence regardless their impairment and special needs.         The reading focuses a lot on supporting special needs kids, it describes Marcus as charming and engaging, it clearly states that he actively participated in activities, however as soon as that was over he started getting antsy, to my understanding he had special needs however he managed to participate in certain activities such as morning cycle. The fact that the principal from Marcus’ school was so engaged a...

            Stereotyping our Youth      Racial prejudice is a serious issue that can start as early as the age of Five years old. When African Americans, experience discrimination they are treated as being aggressive and disrespectful due to their physical appearance as well as their skin color. To me that is unacceptable and needs to stop because we are all equal. This is a reasonable social standard of development. Also, they are viewed as less innocent. In other words, they are discriminated and in the eyes of many people they are inferior.      This is an alarming reality that makes me sad because it makes me wonder how bad this issue can get or how will the future look like. For instance, when we make assumptions   such a “She is so smart to be a black girl” it is like labeling them, it makes a negative impact and it also shapes how kids figure out who they are. Black girls are expected to behave as an a...

                           Youth Development Guide- KLM                                                                                What did I k now about YDEV? ·            I knew youth development prepares young people achieve their full potential to carry them out when they are typically presented with their weaknesses and strengths to set personal goals and build upon their confidence ·          The main purpose of YVED is based on assisting and supporting young people while going through difficult times which refers in the reading as “Deficit-focused” basically guiding them in the right direction and assist on ...