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Why is the definition of whiteness as the norm or standard for a human being so harmful to people of color? What are some implicit, nonverbal ways that society teaches this definition to children?
Students should explore what it means for something to be "normal" and what it means when someone is not "normal," including whether we consciously ascribe positive associations to normalcy and what benefits come from being a member of the "normal" group. To explore the disconnect which children must navigate between what is taught verbally about race and what they witness in life, students may list some positive associations of mostly white neighborhoods as well as some of...
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