DW Box #8

What intrigued me? The level of comfort and comradery throughout this large group of people intrigues me. Many of them seem to know each other, feel comfort with each other, or feel friendly towards each other. When they all came together for the talent show that I attended, everybody seemed to act as a group rather than many individuals, and they were very open to express themselves. What surprised me? I was surprised and delighted to see the courage of the people on stage. I am not sure that it means much to my research, but the people involved in the show were very confident, even though they weren’t all professionals. Some of the acts were very talented, while other acts were more fun because of their lack of perfection. I have a lot of respect for the bravery shown by the people involved. What disturbed me? I was not disturbed much during my experience, but I will review my fieldnotes and see if there were any subtle signs of disturbance.

Fieldsite #1

For my first set of fieldnotes, I went to the NAACP talent show on campus. I drew a picture of the guy who took acts off stage with his hook whenever the audience showed disinterest. I’m not sure of his cultural significance, but I hope to do more research and find out more about the history of the hook.

Fieldnotes: The Essential Blue Eyed

Annotated Bib: Microagressions

Sue, D.W., & Rivera, D. (2010, October 5). Racial microaggressions in everyday life [Web log message]. Retrieved from http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/microaggressions-in-everyday-life/201010/racial-microaggressions-in-everyday-life

This article provides a useful explanation of the unconcious biases and prejudices that surround us from day to day. We read that there are three types: microassaults, microinsults, and microinvalidations. I found the information in this article useful because it made me more aware of the subtle offenses that I should avoid while at my fieldsite. I must try not to insult the people around me, even through accidental comments or actions.

This article is intended for the general public. It has plenty of evidence and examples to show common microagressions in everyday life. Though the author provides a professional and valid point, there is still a slightly biased opinion underlying the research. The author is obviously offended by many microagressions, causing the author to seem biased. The publisher has many other respectable articles on the website, psychologytoday.com.

Group 3: Justice

Justice- respectively representing the entirety of a subculture in a non-biased manner

1. I will keep in mind judgement and an open mind to others opinions

2. I will listen and engage in conversation when appropriate

3. I will understand the history of the sub culture and conduct the appropriate research

4. I will select my informants respectively

Beneficence- Benefiting the subculture and audience with research

1. I will share any financial benefits that may come form our research

2. I will give positive publicity to my organization

3. I will make sure I have permission to use pictures

Respect for persons- Informed consent, meaning that the subject must fully understand and comply with the intentions and all aspects of your research. Allowing them access to all gathered information and giving them the option to support or not support certain details.

1. I will practice informed consent.

2. I will tell purpose of my study and why I am doing it.

3. I will treat everyone equally and courteously in ways that are appropriate to the culture.

4. I will consider how my biases will impact my neighbor.

5. I will be appropriate and prepared.

Annotated Bibliography: Source 4

Adam, M. (2006). New College Diversity Laws: Banning Racial Exclusion?. Education Digest, 72(3), 31-36. Retrieved from EBSCOhost. <http://jproxy.lib.ecu.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=22970256&site=ehost-live>

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Annotated Bibliography: Source 3

Spencer, D. (2007). NAACP Youth and College Division Continues Struggle for Civil Rights. Crisis (15591573), 114(1), 58-59. Retrieved from EBSCOhost. <http://jproxy.lib.ecu.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=24779503&site=ehost-live>

Annotated Bibliography: Source 2

Miller R. The NAACP Wants to Improve America for Everyone. Black Collegian [serial online]. February 2003;33(2):103. Available from: Academic Search Premier, Ipswich, MA. Accessed February 15, 2011. <http://jproxy.lib.ecu.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=9749112&site=ehost-live>

This article presents many of the important areas in which African Americans are getting involved. The author interviewed a current civil rights leader, learning that they are hoping to increase their numbers and spread their organization. They have been developing ways to address major issues, such as crime and civil rights. Working with allies of all races, the NAACP has a vision to completely eliminate racial discrimination. Reaching for freedom and justice is very important to this representative. The audience targetted would be anybody interested in the NAACP, written for the general public. This article achieves relevance and credibility, being found on a University database.

Annotated Bib: Source 1

Stuart, R. (2009). At 100, NAACP Still Kicking. Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 25(26), 12-13. Retrieved from EBSCOhost. <http://jproxy.lib.ecu.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=36489358&site=ehost-live>

This article shows the current involvement of the NAACP in communities. They feel a need to rise to the levels that the organization has reached in the past. In the earlier efforts, the NAACP managed to fight segregation, racial lynchings, and inequalities of minorities all around the world. Now, they hope to accomplish the same goals, fighting the same struggles that have held back minorites for many years. They focus on the Jena Six incident, lately, rallying in protest of the arrests made. The intended audience for this article is anyone interested in the recent activity of the NAACP. It is written in a simple style for the general public. There appears to be a biased opinion in support of the organization, but there is plenty of information to back up the support. The ammount of information available makes the source credible, as well as the location of the article on a University database.

Research Proposal 2

I will be researching more about the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and how they are getting involved in their community.  I hope to find out more about what events the NAACP has been involved in lately, as well as any attempts to better their culture’s difficulties. What is their purpose, and what motivates them to get involved in this organization?

What struggles do minorities face today?  Is there racism in the classroom or at work?  How do they deal with it?

I am very interested in this subject as my step dad is black and my mom is white.  I have a multi racial sister.  I have a good relationship with my step dad’s family and want to understand on another level what challenges they face everyday.  I believe this will help me to be even closer to his family. 

I plan to attend a NAACP meeting as well as conduct an interview with at least one member.  I would like to understand the goals and objectives this organization has for its culture on campus as well as in the community. 

Through my research, I have learned that the NAACP wants to improve America for everyone and that it is the oldest civil rights organization that has changed the face of history for this country.  The impact has hit just about everyone in the African-American community.  It is not uncommon to hear people question whether the NAACP is still relevant.