Bella's OLD FNED Blog

     Intersectionality is defined as having overlapping identities. this concept is a lot less complicated than it appears. in each individuals life, we have many separate groups, big and small. For example, I personally have parents with different races so I categorize myself as Italian-American and Puerto Rican-American. I am also a female, a college student, and waitress. I don't just identify with one particular group, but they all intersect and makes me who I am. Crenshaw focuses on how various forms of discrimination and oppression intersect and overlap, creating unique experiences of injustice for individuals who belong to multiple marginalized groups.       One key point of Crenshaw's views on intersectionality is the idea that traditional approaches to addressing social issues often fail to fully address the complexities of people's identities and experiences. For example, a woman of color may face discrimination in ways that are differen...

 "Amazing Grace" by Johnathan Kozol focuses on the social issues and inequalities faced by residents in the South Bronx neighborhood of New York. Some points from the reading include: 1. Kozol highlights the harsh realities of poverty, racism, and segregation that exist in urban communities like the South Bronx.  2. He documents the struggles faced by residents, including inadequate housing, poor education systems, and limited access to healthcare.  3. Kozol also emphasizes the resilience and strength of the individuals living in these communities, despite facing numerous challenges.  4. The book sheds light on the systemic issues that perpetuate poverty and inequality, calling for social change and greater awareness of these issues. In addition, Kozol sheds light on systemic issues by del into the lives of individuals living in poverty facing discrimination in urban communities. Through personal stories and experiences, the book illustrates how institution...

Alfie Khon lists various 'right' and 'wrong' scenarios on how to arrange a class room in, "What to Look for in a Classroom." This piece contains nothing more than a two column table with 11 spacial examples that are rather black and white. As much as I agree with most of what khan has stated, I believe this approach is a "possible reason to worry", and it's not as simple as saying 'this is right' and 'this is wrong.'  I believe this promotes an overly idealistic view on education and can create obsessive unhealthy standards for a new teacher because different classrooms require different standards that constantly fluctuate. I could walk into a 3rd grade MLL classroom in Central Falls and the teacher might agree with everything Khon has listed but walk down the hall and they might have their classroom completely different that works for them. that same 3rd grade teacher may find that their classroom next year may may need to be adj...