Diversity In The Blind Side

The protagonist faces systemic racism when he overhears the principal on the phone talking about expelling him. “No, I guess not, they could care less if I expel him… They need him in the fields.” “Well, I just hope our boys don’t make too much out about it to their parents.

Have you ever had to bounce back? Maybe a family member or a close friend passed away. Maybe you struggled with something, which people held in, such high expectations for you. Resilience is an important quality throughout life. Life is filled with tragedy, and to bounce back quickly is important.

A Letter to the Editor Based on Response to Cedric Jennings' Education Journey The Pulitzer-winning story of Ron Suskind about Cedric Jennings, a son of the drug dealer and the Agriculture Department worker, has been a source of inspiration for many students who struggle to change their lives by getting prestigious education. Cedric has lived in Southeast Washington, and the school he has attended (Ballou High School) consists mostly of black teens connected with gangs and drugs: the circumstances are not friendly for an aspiring learner. Cedric Jennings has made his educational and career path successful due to the social capital he has received in his family; structural and expressive racism have influenced his character and led him to his

The scene highlights that race shouldn't be a factor in how people are treated by showing Peter being scanned and treated nicely while Cleveland is brutally abused. The idea of colorblindness can be included and crucial for ensuring that people are judged on their character rather than their race. A just and fair society may be created if everyone is treated fairly and without bias. We can put racism behind us and build a more accepting and varied society by recognizing that race is not a factor. It is important to note that the visual text also emphasizes that community of minorities can be targeted surveillance, which can explain some of the disparities between white and minorities incarceration, and that to ensure that everyone is treated equally and fairly, colorblindness could be embraced as a solution to this

The decision to attend a white school is a tough one and Junior understands that for him to survive and to ensure that his background does not stop him from attaining his dreams; he must battle the stereotypes regardless of the consequences. In this light, race and stereotypes only makes junior stronger in the end as evident on how he struggles to override the race and stereotypical expectations from his time at the reservation to his time at Rearden. How race and stereotypes made

The Blind Side is explored and defined through several different messages. Views on race are examined and thoroughly described through the sociological concepts; Minority group, racial minority group, prejudice, stereotypes and differential in power. Throughout the entire movie an example that was presented in a sociological perspective is minority group; Experiences systematic advantages and has visible identifying trait. The group is self- conscious, and membership is usually determined at birth (Healey, Pg.9).

As Rob being the first African-American student, to go to Draper, a prestigious boarding school, 16-year-old Rob Garrett has the chance to break barriers, just like his heroes Jackie Robinson and Joe Louis. Intelligent, determined and ambitious. Rob is also eager to work hard and prove himself: “I would have to fend for myself, and I was thrilled by the prospect.” Rob’s parents are paying for his college and is hoping that he will make the honor roll, but isn’t quit sure if he will,

As a result, they are barred of their identities. Jeremiah, a 15 year old black boy in a discriminatory neighborhood, attended Percy Academy to play basketball. A standard image placed on people of color are that they are not very smart and do not care about school. Miah did not choose to be black, but he was still overlooked. This affected Miah when he was placed in “‘remedial history.

Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. Various characteristics are needed to be resilient. In the book, Trouble by Gary D. Schmidt, Henry loses his brother, Franklin. But, Henry is able to stay in control of the things going on in his life. He has a plan of what he wants to do; climb Katahdin.

INTRO OF PRIMARY SOURCE: RACISM/PREJUDICE A paralleling story that includes an African American going through the struggle of justification amongst society and self justification is The Blind Side. This movie is based on the real-life story of a young man named Michael Oher. The duration of this movie depicts his journey from homeless teen to professional NFL player.

Moreover, demonstrate consequences are taken to oppress racial and ethnic minorities to keep them in a subservient position. Overall, this film has provided me with a visual depiction of how stereotypes are a mental tool that enforces racial segregation and self-hate. The label of “White” became a necessity for Sarah Jane to achieve in society. To attain it she needed to move to a new city, change her name and deny her mother.

Conforming to society guides people’s perspectives, generating discrimination, racism, and other oppressive forces. In “The Blind Side,” directed by John Handcock, Michael Oher struggles to conform to societal expectations, adversely influencing his mental and physical state. Through the help of the Tuohy family, Oher overcomes his oppressive childhood and become a famous NFL left tackle. Facing intense discrimination and hate from society, Oher becomes withdrawn to protect himself from harm.

Hardy, Concato & Gill (2004) stated that resilient people are those who display “the capacity to remain well, recover, or even thrive in face of adversity”. Masten (2001) as mentioned that they are the ordinary person dealing with the challenges and tragedies of everyday real life. For instance, the response of many Americans to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and individuals’ efforts to rebuild their lives shows their resiliency. Being resilient does not mean that a person does not have or had experience difficulty or distress; the emotional pain and sadness are common but the path to resilience is likely to involve considerable emotional distress. Resilience is not a trait which people either has or do not have whereas it involves

Amy presents with extreme anxiety bordering on depression. Her demeanour and body language reflect fear and reluctance to share her life story. As a counsellor I am faced by such situations numerous times whereby active listening and non judgemental questioning break the ice. Empathy and building rapport is essential to establish a therapeutic relationship. Amy's trajectory is full of mistrust and dysfunctional relationships.

The cinematic trope of white savior in film represents the sociology of race and ethnic relations by placing certain concepts like morality as characteristics of white people. A white savior is portrayed by a white character that rescues people of color from their predicament. This is a big theme in the Oscar-nominate film The Blind Side (2009). It is a film based on the true story of Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), an African-American pro-football player for the Baltimore Ravens. He is a son of a drug addicted mother and an absent father, and is an orphan who has to survive on his own.