Give a short answer to peers discussions
Peer #1 Share something about yourself that is above the waterline
When thinking about my surface culture I would say growing up my family’s surface culture most closely resembled an American one, I lived in a few smaller towns outside of California that were more religious and much less culturally diverse, as well as cities in California that were more diverse. My own immediate family was very small and I was an only child but I had a lot of cousins, mostly on my mothers side that I spent time with while growing up.
2. Share something about yourself that is just below the waterline
When thinking about my experience with different cultures within my own family I think about each of my parents extended family. My dad’s family is mostly white and from the Midwest while my mom’s family is more mixed and grew up here in California. One thing I remember from my childhood was there being a language barrier between me and my grandparents on my mom’s side as they spoke mostly Spanish. I would frequently go over to their house when we lived near them so that I could play with my cousins who could understand a little more than me so they would sort of bridge the language gap between us. I also remember there being some differences when it came to family gatherings with my mom’s family versus my dad’s such as the food that was made/bought and the size of gatherings but overall both were very warm and welcoming.
3. Share something about yourself that is hidden deep below the surface of the waterline.
When thinking about this question I’d say that personally I felt as though I was more connected to my extended family and their traditions growing up then I am now as I’ve lost touch with most of them due to either moving or life circumstances so sometimes I feel less tied to specific familial traditions/values that I saw practiced when I was younger.
Peer #2
The bias displayed in this discussion was ” boys don’t cry”. Our words have effects on others, especially children. When the boy dropped his food and the sub stepped in and commented, that could have left an impression on the child and how he should regulate his emotions in front of others. It can make the child believe that his feelings are irrelevant and that he can’t express himself openly. In this week’s module, we learned that confronting bias and understanding why we think and do things a certain way reveals and allows us to reflect on ourselves. What we may think is not a big deal can greatly impact a child and cause them to not be willing to seek help. If a boy is told that ” boys don’t cry” then in a situation where that child has been hurt that comment can make him not want to show others that he is hurt and it can become a serious issue.
Peers#3
The bias displayed in this example is gender bias. I learned that there are other types of bias to watch out for besides racial bias. Most people don’t know about all the biases that exist or how to spot them when interacting with kids. We discovered that challenging bias and comprehending the reasons behind our actions and beliefs helps us to learn about ourselves. As “boys don’t cry,” the young kid was instructed to hold back his tears. In order to prevent them from telling him anything else in the future, I think he has developed a fear of crying in front of other people.
Peer #4
1.Share something about yourself that is above the waterline
When thinking about my surface culture I would say growing up my family’s surface culture most closely resembled an American one, I lived in a few smaller towns outside of California that were more religious and much less culturally diverse, as well as cities in California that were more diverse. My own immediate family was very small and I was an only child but I had a lot of cousins, mostly on my mothers side that I spent time with while growing up.
2. Share something about yourself that is just below the waterline
When thinking about my experience with different cultures within my own family I think about each of my parents extended family. My dad’s family is mostly white and from the Midwest while my mom’s family is more mixed and grew up here in California. One thing I remember from my childhood was there being a language barrier between me and my grandparents on my mom’s side as they spoke mostly Spanish. I would frequently go over to their house when we lived near them so that I could play with my cousins who could understand a little more than me so they would sort of bridge the language gap between us. I also remember there being some differences when it came to family gatherings with my mom’s family versus my dad’s such as the food that was made/bought and the size of gatherings but overall both were very warm and welcoming.
3. Share something about yourself that is hidden deep below the surface of the waterline.
When thinking about this question I’d say that personally I felt as though I was more connected to my extended family and their traditions growing up then I am now as I’ve lost touch with most of them due to either moving or life circumstances so sometimes I feel less tied to specific familial traditions/values that I saw practiced when I was younger.
