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I found Sherris’s cannon contribution extremely engaging, and informative. Not only was her topic interesting, but her writing style and word choice was solid. The summary of the article provided me with a greater understanding about biased hiring assessments as well as allowed me to connect other articles I have read about how many tests in general are extremely bias and unfair (Like the SAT or state administered standardized tests). I had no idea that employers were mostly unaware of these biases, but I applaud the author for referencing the severe consequences for employers who discriminate.
My major is Public Health and I specially am interested in healthcare disparities, so I was excited to read and view Kate’s piece. I specifically enjoyed watching her media clip. The video was very powerful because it showed a first-hand experience of an individual facing disparities in the healthcare system. I think that seeing a specific situation of oppression and how the person feels about it and deals with it can be very educational for people who struggle to understand. I think that this clip was a great addition and supports Kates argument that little steps go a long way.
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In Bogost’s Article, I think his flashpoint moment is when he quotes Amy Webb who discussed her experience with racism and sexism at an airport. I think Webb’s quote “someone like me wasn’t in the room” when discussing the process and outcome of technological innovations is very eye-opening and powerful. I think this is the clear moment where the reader can understand the importance of the piece and see the direction this piece of writings going to take. In making this comment, Bogost urges the readers to consider is what Webb ties continual racism and sexism to the lack of diversity in certain areas of work. This idea pushes us to think how difference in race, gender, (dis)abilities, and socioeconomic status really influences our thought process and the ideas we bring to the table. Those unfamiliar with this school of thought may be interested to know that it boils down to the lack of diversity in the workforce has contributed to the detrimental cycle that oppressed groups experiences.
**I tried pulling templates from multiple chapters. I feel like it sounds a little awkward/forced.
Hi Joanna,
I also really liked Sherri and Kate’s posts. I don’t think I ever realized how unfair the system was because it is something thats not really highlighted or payed attention to. With Kates piece I think that it was very great she chose that topic because it is also not really payed attention to. I also do like that she use a first person account through the video which made it very authentic. I really like your TSIS. I thought it was really important that you included this sentence “This idea pushes us to think how difference in race, gender, (dis)abilities, and socioeconomic status really influences our thought process and the ideas we bring to the table.”. This to me is the main point of the article summarized in one sentence. I also tried to combine multiple TSIS templates for mine but I don’t think I was as successful as you 😂.
Hey Joanna,
I loved your use of this week’s template! When working with templates it can sound kind of forced from the writer’s point of view.I experienced this throughout my first couple of discussion posts but as I gained more experience my words started to flow better. You did a great job of pulling direct citation from a flashpoint in Bogost’s text and combining it with your perspective of the topic. I am excited to see how you incorporate templates into your writing throughout the rest of this course.
I agree with Oumou and Kayla that your TSIS sentences didn’t seem forced–you worked to articulate a complex relationship between ideas, and did so in a way that made it all make more sense. You’re always free to remix templates as you’ve done here. Recognize that that ‘stilted’ feeling you’re talking about may just be because you’re still working through the thinking of how to pull these ideas into focus.