I've watched that clip on Food Stamps probably 10 times & i still am at a loss for words. It intrigues me to think that he actually believes that AFrican Americans would rather be on food Stamps than to have a job and make a pay check. While I absolutely do not agree with his view, I do however agree to a certain extent with the Herbert piece in that I do believe that African Americans do some how self inflict the oppression that they face. Although i believe that their are other factors that come into play as well.
I agree with your opinion that African American's self infliction worsen their way of life because poverty becomes a life that many people are unable to get away from. I also agree that other factors such as discrimination deter upward mobility in society for African Americans. As we saw in class "Ethnic Notions" shows how African Americans were/are perceived negatively in society.
ReplyDeleteNewt Gingrich comment is just more proof that stereotypes plague our society. I also agree with you that some oppression is self inflicted but much of it today i think is because of societies view of the black community and the lack of resources given to because of its views and video comment shows that even now the black community is still seen as subordinate.
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