So, it's nice to know that all this talk about stereotyping and tolerance is actually getting through to my students. The following conversation happened a few days ago with one of my students.
"Hey, Miss C, I have to talk to you." (She seemed really urgent)
"Okay, about what?"
"Well, it's about everything we've been talking about in class."
"Yeah, well, what happened?"
"Well, my mom had a Tupperware party and the woman was from "insert southern town" and the moment she told everyone that, all the women's faces instantly fell. They weren't very nice to her after that, and I knew it was because they were judging her. I couldn't believe that I was seeing them stereotype her in front of my own eyes! I didn't realize it happens THAT often!"
While this was a very small instance, it makes me feel good that students are taking what we do in class outside of my classroom.
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