Shawnee Chief Tecumseh

1. Description:
This Open letter to the Indiana Territory starts with Shawnee Chief Tecumseh stating the
dynamics of her family and how she came to be in the position she is in. She wants the people
invading her native land to return to their own country and stop making the native tribes divide
and take sides. She thinks that the natives are being forced to Lake Michigan where they have
been unable to sustain life. Additionally, she says If any tribes sell their land to the Americans
she will proclaim war among them and punish them as well as the Americans who purchase it.
She continues to threaten trust passers stating she will produce great trouble between us. No
one is entitled to sell the land because it doesnt belong to them. She also claims to be possessed
by the Great Spirit who had warned her and told her about these things.

2. Interpretation: What I think about what I see.

I think that she has the right to address this issue and stand up for what she believes in. I
do think that this letter was a threat, that she wants people not to trespass. I think there is a
concern for stealing land or claiming land that is not theirs to claim. It seems like there is no
compromising with her and she is ready to attack and pledge war on anyone who crosses her
land.

3. Evaluation: How I judge/evaluate/feel about what I see.

I definitely see where she is coming from but at the same time when she says no one can
claim the land. Yet she is...I think that seems a little hypocritical. Im trying to see it from both
sides though, around this period the settlers were at war and crossing the Appalachian Mountains
in attempt to survive and be entitled to religious freedom. These settlers were just trying to
benefit from the land just as they were but in different cultural ways. From what I have learned
in my history class is that being as there was such a cultural difference in Americans and natives
that much communication was misinterpreted causing a lot of issues and stress on both sides.
Seeing that there was no way of smoothing things over with the natives and Americans I can see
why the natives would be upset and send these threat letters. I can also see how the Americans
didnt understand the issue because of the cultural differences or just decided to cross regardless
because due to frustration.

4. Reflection: How does this article relate to my service learning project?

This is a difficult question because I dont know how to relate this open letter to my
service learning project. I think if I were to run into a person I was trying to communicate with
and having difficulty because of cultural differences Id try to ask questions kindly, be open and
see from their point of view, be aware of what Im doing and what it might be perceived as from
that culture. I think overall just being educated in diverse culture will be a large benefit.

Communication and Culture

1. Description:
This is a brief explanation on culture customs and examples by Gerry and Elizabeth
Wilson representing the University of Calgary. Subject lines include The Japanese, The
 Germans, The French, Context (low and high), Conceptions of time, Space and Memory.
These are what Gerry and Elizabeth use to explain the difference of culture with different
examples to allow the reader to relate and become aware to avoid a culture shock.

2. Interpretation:
I found this read to be very informational and useful, knowing this information and
applying it to cultural diversity as far as traveling goes would be the best way to really
utilize the information given. I think the writers did a good job delivering the most
pertinent information to their audience as well as using terms that are easy to understand.
I also enjoyed their format in which they applied work cited for references. Overall, I
think this is one of the best reads I have yet to encounter in this class so far, as actual
cultural diversity goes.

3. Evaluation:
As we talked about in class; about when you visit Japan for an extended period of time in
a hotel you are automatically treated as family. I think if I had known about this custom
Id be okay with moving rooms, but not knowing about this culture and experiencing that
I would probably be upset. I think that being educated on cultural diversity especially
when traveling is important. I was pleased to have been educated on the subtle
differences of communication as well. Knowing about high and low context
communication is very important in some cultures its very important and less in others.

4. Reflection:
This can relate to my service learning project for when people from other cultures visit I
can be aware of what they are used to and possibly help them feel more comfortable
instead of a continuous culture shock. I feel like it would be very important, as a reminder
I have been doing my service learning project at the 4th street clinic where people who do
not have health insurance go to receive medical treatment. Knowing about high and low
context communication actually makes sense for some of the patients from different parts
of the world that have come in for care, whom have left and came right back for more
information. Im excited to do my own research to better understand what I can do for
other diverse cultures to make them feel more comfortable in a time of need.

Guide to Non-Discriminatory Language

1. Description: What I see.

This is a copy of the guidelines from the University College of London for Non-
Discriminatory language. Here you will read about what is proper and what is frowned
upon when addressing different types of people. Many of what is mentioned has to do
with race, skin color, stereotypes, social standards, sex and disabilities. Sharing some
common examples of what has been said that is incorrect and mediating with what should
be said, that is more politically and socially acceptable. This is what the University
College of Londons way of stating what they expect from their students and instructors
when addressing sensitive stereotypes properly.
2. Interpretation: What I think about what I see.
Having this be out in the open and known for all the students, instructors and general
public is a great idea. They didnt say anything that I personally disagreed with or found
incorrect. I think that having these guidelines known and referred to is what more
colleges should be advertising. It may become useful for when conflict occurs regarding
any of the mentioned topics that this is what is expected. I found this to be very useful for
those who may have questions about how to properly address folks who they are unaware
to. Although I do believe that this was brief and to the point and didn't leave much room
for questions. At some parts I really wish they would have explained a little more.

3. Evaluation: How I judge/evaluate/feel about what I see.

I feel that if more colleges publicly announced this and made a stricter system for people
who need to be taught proper ways of addressing personnel that we might get along with
another more. I find it sad that we actually have to put it into terms to be understood or
acknowledged. I found it interesting that when addressing an African American who isn't
American, at all, is incorrect I was actually and quite honestly disappointed that I hadn't
even thought about it. I definitely learned that addressing someone that you're unsure
how to address isn't really okay and you shouldn't feel embarrassed to ask. We are all
people, we all make mistakes if you're one to be vindictive about incorrectly addressing
someone on purpose you shouldn't be involved in academic teaching. In other words, it is
my opinion that no one should be learning from a racist and Im proud that London has
these guidelines.

4. Reflection: How does this article relate to my service learning project?

Referring to someone correctly is huge, no one should be mistaken for what they are. I like how
UCL referred to the word usage of epileptics and how corrected is people with epilepsy. I
read somewhere that it should be the person first then that disability is a more proper way of
referring to a disability. I find the University College of London's Guideline to non-
discriminatory language to be very helpful in my service learning project to address people with
respect for who they are by referring to them correctly. Making a discriminatory error is not
acceptable and must be addressed.

The Power Elite

Description

The Power Elite stands as a contemporary classic of social science and social criticism.
C. Wright

Mills examines and critiques the organization of power in the United States, calling attention to

three firmly interlocked prongs of power: the military, corporate, and political elite. The Power

Elite can be read as a good account of what was taking place in America at the time it was

written, but its underlying question of whether America is as democratic in practice as it is in

theory continues to matter very much today.

Impropriation

I think this was intended to make you think about the kind of society they had and the
kind of

society they might have wanted. I think it was refreshing to see that the decisions on ...well

everything is still to decide for our generation and we have to power to make those changes.

Evaluation

What is so frightening about this is how so little has changed for the better. Rather than

becoming more aware of this situation because of the increase in media resources, we have

become more blinded by the ever-present barrage of media images, sounds and glamour. As

Mills rightly assesses, the masses have bought into the neo-liberal rhetoric co-opted by the

conservative factions to legitimize their authoritarian position without having to actually reveal

their intentions or the glaring flaw in their position: they have no basis in any real American

tradition, and rely on the ever-changing present to keep the masses constantly off-guard and

confused in order to obscure the fact that there is no real conservative ideology based on the

same kinds of tradition found in Western European feudalism.

Reflection:

Im really not sure how to tie this into my service learning project other than try to
understand other cultural societies and their systems. I know that I don't know much
about any other country and their government but I feel like knowing about someone's
background and how they think about their government is important. But not necessarily
for what Im doing for my project.

Winning the cultural war

Description:
Charlton Heston delivers a speech titled winning the cultural war at Harvard law school
in 1999. With this speech, he demonstrates his own life examples of discrimination and
cultural differences, of which he executes perfect examples of meditation to these
offences. This is an inspirational speech directed to those who need education on
discrimination, those who need stand up for what is right; as well as those who need to
stop. Heston writes about most cultural stipulations and taboos that shouldn't be
 whispered about or ignored anymore. He speaks loud to these ongoing issues with
inspirational accommodation.

Interpretation: What I think about what I see.

I think this speech was delivered and executed tremendously. Hestons speech was taboo
and awaking, maybe revealing. Revealing on how America sees itself and how it projects
its culture to others surrounding cultures. I found many of the examples he used to be
enlightening and engaging however they also made me furious. With it written in 1999 I
would be curious to see how things would differ from then to now, what examples he
might use instead.

Evaluation: How I judge/evaluate/feel about what I see.

Reading this speech, I found compelled to stand up for what I believe in. Heston really
puts things into perspective and reason. I found that I could relate my anger and
frustration with Heston along with confusion and doubt that he put into his writing.

Reflection: How does this article relate to my service learning project?

This speech is relevant to my service learning project in many ways. Overall what I took
from the speech was standing up for what you believe in. With that in mind I can name
many situations where I have had to pump the brakes on a scenario I didnt feel was fair. I
like my service learning project so far because it has made volunteering my time in a
valuable way really meaningful. I dont find it fair that people sometimes dont receive
medical treatment because of finances... I feel like my service learning project really
helps me stand up for that and encourage that movement.

Elie Wiesel at a White House Symposium

1. Description: What I see.
Elie Wiesel had been invited to the White House by Bill and Hillary Clinton as a part of
their Millennium Lecture series. He was there to talk about his story and his vision for the
future. He began with a memory of a particular day in April 1945. It was the day that he
was freed from Buchenwald concentration camp. He remembered, specifically, how
grateful he felt for the reaction of the soldiers that liberated him; their rage and their
compassion at what they saw. Its something he would never forget. He contrasted their
reaction with the response of the world leading up to that moment: the reluctance of most
world leaders, the corporations that helped drive the Nazi German economy, and the
general willful blindness. He ended by reflecting on how we might look back on the past
century and whether or not we had learned from our mistakes. In many ways, he left the
stage with an air of hope. The lesson, which extends far beyond just the fight for human
rights, was about the cause and effect of indifference. It was about why those atrocities
were allowed to take place in spite of the world knowing about them. It was about the
indecision that was made.

2. Interpretation: What I think about what I see.

 He did this with the main point of his speech centering on how dangerous indifference
can be to humankind. Elie Wiesels speech falls into the deliberative genre category, and
was designed to influence his listeners into action by warning them about the dangers
indifference can have on society as it pertains to human atrocities and suffering. The
speech helped the audience understand the need for every individual to exercise their
moral conscience in the face of injustice. Wiesel attempts to convince his audience to
support his views by using his childhood experience and relating them to the harsh
realities while living in Nazi Death Camps as a boy during the Holocaust. He warns, To
be indifferent to suffering is to lose ones humanity (Wiesel, 1999). Wiesel persuades the
audience to embrace a higher level of level moral awareness against indifference by
stating, the hungry children, the homeless refugees-not to respond to their plight, not to
relieve their solitude by offering them a spark of hope, is to exile them from human
memory. Wiesels uses historical narrative, woven with portions of an autobiography to
move his persuasive speech from a strictly deliberative genre to a hybrid deliberative
genre.

3. Evaluation: How I judge/evaluate/feel about what I see.

Elie Wiesel spent his life fighting for the world to not forgot what happen. His message
will live on through his writing, including on the pages of the haunting narrative he called
Night. That day at the White House, Wiesel served a reminder with application beyond
just his story. Indifference is an easy way out of making a hard choice; often, a choice
with compromise and with loss. It tends to result in indecision, which many of us forget
is also a decision. If we choose to be neutral when we know we should react, we confirm
the weight of balance to the side that already has it, even if interference could change that
fact. This applies across all facets of life. To fight this, we need to start by realizing that
our decisions actually reflect our values. Were not who we think or image we
optimistically are. Were a product of the actions we take. Rather than deterministically
labeling ourselves with the value we hope to represent, its more productive to
disassociate ourselves completely and simply strive to be what we hope. This way, we
can measure how close we are to the ideal based on what we do, not our optimistic
beliefs. The perils of indifference show themselves throughout life. Its on us to care.

4. Reflection: How does this article relate to my service learning project?

Having optimistic beliefs and reflections about what I find to be valuable with practice
every day and strive to be indifferent is important. How I treat people whether they are
clean and have a 9-5-day job or if they are homeless with addictions; matters. I, and
everyone for that matter, should have indifference when it comes to treating a person who
is seeking help. Having respect and honor for all peoples is something that everyone
should have. In relation to my service learning project I find that this applies to it solely
to the do no harm commitment I have made.

Let students be themselves

1. Description: What I see.
This article written by Rachelle Hamilton is about the LGBT community and
discrimination in schools and public learning facilities. Rachelle Hamilton writes about
her own shortcomings and how she came to contact ACLU to file a complaint for
 harassment about her education. She writes about why she decided to do stand up for
herself and what it means for her and others who experience harassment or discrimination
for their sexuality. In Conclusion to this she attaches the laws and regulations of which
she has made an effect on.
2. Interpretation: What I think about what I see.
I think this article is great for the LGBT community, I wish Rachelle would have gone
more in depth with her own personal opinions and didnt fill the page with the laws and
regulations. Although, I do feel like those were necessary for the report. The student
nondiscrimination act of 2010 to be very informative and in some ways relieving for the
LGBT community.
3. Evaluation: How I judge/evaluate/feel about what I see.
I found this paper to be informational and educational; my opinion is that everyone
should be able to learn. No one should be afraid to learn or feel like they are not safe to
receive an education. Its annoying that happens in todays day in age, Id like to think
that now with education on discrimination and gay pride people would keep their
objective opinions to themselves. I guess thats why Rachelle Hamilton decided to stand
up for herself and start her complaint with the ACLU We can probably thank her and
people like her for helping keep people who might be seem as though they are different
or unequal feel safer.
4. Reflection: How does this article relate to my service learning project?
I feel as though I can be repetitive when it comes to this question. The relation i can make
with this paper is to treat everyone equal, as I always do. Do no harm, and treat the
person not the symptoms. Communicating with people who might feel as though they are
being discriminated should be reassured that they are safe and feel at ease; they are
important and their health concerns will be addressed.

Judge Carswell And The Sex Plus Doctrine.

1. Description: What I see.
This is a testimony before the judicial committee in 1970 by Betty Friendan, a feminist,
taking a stand for equal rights. She speaks on behalf of the National Organization of
Women on Judge Carswells decision to deny women to work whom have children under
the age of six. She talks about a doctrine called Sex Plus concluding the discrimination
standards about women who met these certain standards didnt apply to the doctrine
meaning, if you have no children and youre a woman these rules dont apply.
2. Interpretation: What I think about what I see.
This is an argumentative and percussive speech, of which I couldnt find any video of,
Im sure if I had it would have slightly been more compelling and passionate. She did a
great job with the dialect she used and the facts and quotes she chose. I thought it was
important when she used the example of Judge Brown as a similar opinion to hers for
justification purposes to her argument as to why Judge Carswell was indeed wrong to
imply. Using fire with fire I thought that her argument was hard to debate against, not
only for my own opinion but if I had an opposing opinion it would have been difficult to
rebuttal.
3. Evaluation: How I judge/evaluate/feel about what I see.
Ive heard of the activist Betty Friendan and what she has done for womens rights as a
feminist, its unsurprising that she would have made a speech like this. Im very pleased
 that she did because in my opinion I feel like no one could have done it better in that
time. I respect her for enlightening people with the questions she asked at the end of her
speech that were very particular to the matters thereof; anyone could really relate to
those. I feel like modern times there are many men who are stay at home dads and are
completely happy with it. When, back then it would have been hugely frowned upon. I
find it to be funny that people still to this day think its strange to have a father with the
responsibilities that only a mother should do. If a woman has a job she really shouldnt
be pressured on what happens outside of work because thats an invasion of their privacy
and really doesnt have anything to do with most jobs.
4. Reflection: How does this article relate to my service learning project?
When I tell people that Id like to be in the medical field they always assume I want to be
a nurse not a provider because of the obligation to the children I might want in the future.
Some people dont respect women in the medical field because they think they should be
at home with the kids and their husband should be providing for their family. I
encountered people while volunteering that actually didnt want me to assess them just
because of this reason. The only thing to do in a situation like that is to respect their
boundaries and try find a different one more suitable. Women working is still
discriminated against and I have saw it many a time with my service learning project.

White people need to acknowledge the benefits of an unearned privilege.

1. Description: What I see.
This article goes on my essentials list. When my efforts or the efforts of any
person of color fail (due in no part to lack of ability or effort on our parts), Jensen
may succeed. With this article, Jensen takes up and defines the "White person's
burden", beginning from a place built on James Baldwin's question "How does it
feel to be a problem? Jensen calls in white people to educate, reflect, and examine
harsh truths of racism and white supremacist constructs in the USA. He presents
what that means and how even those who think they have it all figured out really
havent. I and others are often asked (or admonished) by white people "How
much more do I need to do? When will what I do be enough?" Jensen assertively
lays forth the words many have been saying for ages: the work is ongoing. He
wrestles with shame, anger, guilt, and explains what can be constructive about
each and what is not. No laying down of guilt trips, no shaming. He doesn't soften
blows, but does not beat up the reader. Jensen's article is a call to self and a call to
action which references several prominent Black writers in the process, urging the
white reader to truly listen as they may not have before (even when they thought
they were). He avoids the abrasiveness of Tim Wise, speaking with the underlying
tone of "I'm working on this stuff, too. It's tough at times, but it's important and
items work we as white people MUST do." Jensen has written a "come to Jesus"
talk, an intervention for even the most liberal and well-meaning.
2. Interpretation: What I think about what I see.
Jensen's basic premise is that the United States is a white-supremacist society, and
while that might make you think of white guys wearing hoods and cloaks, Jensen
means something much more subtle and sinister. This article is quite provocative.
Self-examination and thoughtful introspection are inevitable as you read. Jensen
puts it most succinctly: "I am often a fool. I am a white person living in a white-
 supremacist society who still sometimes feels racist feelings in his body, thinks
racist thoughts in his head, and acts in subtle (and on occasion, not-so-subtle)
racist ways in the world.
3. Evaluation: How I judge/evaluate/feel about what I see.
I think the author is absolutely correct in his discussion of our society's problem of
solidly entrenched white privilege - quiet often unrealized by whites because it's such
a part of culture. He broadens the term "white supremacy" to include everything that
gives whites an advantage in life. However, while it may be possible to have privilege
without being racist, it is far more difficult I may say impossible to receive that
privilege without previous acts of racism. The ability to disregard the effects of
privilege, is a privilege itself and one that the article I believe attempts to combat. I
believe the harsh tone Jensen takes with the question "How does it feel to be the
problem" is not some selfish attempt by Jensen to relieve himself of personal guilt,
but a gift of cold accountability. This gift (presented in similar fashion as Les Payne
gave to Jensen) is an attempt to spur white individuals to face the sadness of acts of
past and the guilt of current transgressions they help carry out.
4. Reflection: How does this article relate to my service learning project?
Understanding perspective of whites and an overview of an unearned privilege while
working with a diverse culture group may be beneficial to keep in mind humbleness.
Always treat people as equals and never hold myself (since I am white) on a Pedi
stool.

The Good Wifes Guide

1. Description: What I see.
The Good Wife's Guide is a glance into a late 14th century household guide book. The
work was written by a Parisian man for his very young 15-year-old bride. In this
example, we see a few tips for when a wifes husband comes home after a long day of
work. This book gives a rare insight into the role of the medieval housewife that now is
very controversial.
2. Interpretation: What I think about what I see.
I think for the typical 14th century wife this would be useful for expectations of a
14th century husband. I think that it was written by a man in this time and very
well serves that purpose. It was very well written, simple, to the point and
descriptive for newly wedded wives whom need some expectation assistance.
3. Evaluation: How I judge/evaluate/feel about what I see.
When I think about this list of tips a man had written for his very young wife in
the 14th century, I find it sweet; When I think about it in modern times it kind of
makes me upset that this is an expectation. Actually- Im not sure really how it
indefinitely makes me feel given Im not married and so I dont really know how
to play that role. I think that if youre in a relationship and one has had a long day
at work these things would be nice to come home to, of course. That being said, I
dont see why it would be bad if a man were to do that for his wife Maybe what
would make me feel better is if there were a guide for husbands on how to greet
your hard-working wife, although I dont believe thered be much a difference.
4. Reflection: How does this article relate to my service learning project?
 When I was reading this I kind of thought of it more as guidelines for how to
make your patient more comfortable. Maybe thats hard to understand for some
people. People who are sickly might just need some pampering just to make them
feel better and comforted. Some people just want others to know that they just
dont feel good and want to be taken care of. Thinking about this as a care giver to
a patient I thought about how I can make them feel better just by being nice or by
doing just the little things. In short, I thought of this in relation to my service
learning project as a how can I be a better caregiver to people who have had a
bad day.