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- 1. Romona Banks, PHD AN ANALYSIS OF HOW EMPATHY CAN IMPACT RACISM: A SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGICAL AND HUMANISTIC PERSPECTIVE
- 2. Agenda Analyze how empathy can impact racism Analyze Consider situations that are/have been a catalyst of racism Consider Evaluate preventive solutions of racism Evaluate Reflect on a call to action Reflect on
- 3. What Is Racism? 12 Gate Studios. (2017). Toni Morrison: What is racism. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EQcy361vB8
- 6. EMPATHY
- 7. What is Racism? Evans, T, (2020). What is systemic racism: Tony Evans. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7Rq 78jFiJg
- 8. WHY IS IT CHALLENGING TO HAVE A CONVERSATION ABOUT RACISM?
- 9. Why we Should Have a Conversation About Racism? The Kelly Clarkson Show. (2020). W. Kamau Bell urges people to overcome fear of race conversations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcnOmlxa MrY
- 11. Conversation Starters Jane Elliott’s Blue Eyes Brown Eyes Exercise Jane Elliott. (2019). https://janeelliott.com/workshop The Clarks’ Doll Study CNN. (2010). Inside the AC360 doll study. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYCz1ppTji M
- 12. We’re Making Progress 1965 Selma March Workneh, L. (2016). These Iconic Photos of the 1965 Selma March Give A Powerful Glimpse Of The Historic Protest. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/photos- selma-march_n_6694900 2020 Protest at Alexanderplatz in Berlin Wikipedia. (2020). List of George Floyd protests outside of the United States. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_George_Floyd_p rotests_outside_the_United_States
- 13. First Cary’s Recommended Anti-Racism Resources https://firstcary.com/files/2020/06/Recommended-Anti-Racism-Resources-from- First-UMC-Cary.pdf
- 14. A Call To Action “One thing I know for sure is when people get to know each other they can’t hate each other.” Janet Bell
- 15. References 12 Gate Studios. (2017). Toni Morrison: What is racism. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EQcy361vB8 American Psychological Association. (2023). APA Dictionary of Psychology: Empathy. https://dictionary.apa.org/empathy American Psychological Association. (2023). APA Dictionary of Psychology: Humanistic Perspective. https://dictionary.apa.org/humanistic-perspective American Psychological Association. (2023). APA Dictionary of Psychology: Social Psychology. https://dictionary.apa.org/social- psychology CNN. (2010). Inside the AC360 doll study. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYCz1ppTjiM Evans, T, (2020). What is systemic racism: Tony Evans. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7Rq78jFiJg Jane Elliott. (2019). https://janeelliott.com/workshop Khan Academy. (2016). Jim Crow part 1: The Gilded Age (1865- 1898). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOVQYIGtqXk The Kelly Clarkson Show. (2020). W. Kamau Bell urges people to overcome fear of race conversations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcnOmlxaMrY Wikipedia. (2020). List of George Floyd protests outside of the United States. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_George_Floyd_protests_ou tside_the_United_States Workneh, L. (2016). These Iconic Photos of the 1965 Selma March Give A Powerful Glimpse Of The Historic Protest. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/photos-selma- march_n_6694900
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- Thank you for viewing/listening to this presentation titled “An Analysis of How Empathy Can Impact Racism: A Social Psychological and Humanistic Perspective”
- The purpose of this presentation is to analyze how empathy can impact racism, consider situations that are/have been a catalyst of racism, evaluate solutions that could prevent racism, and reflect on a call to action.
- In this video, Toni Morrison discusses her perspective/definition of racism.
- Although there are several concepts that can provide a foundation for this presentation, I believe that social and humanistic psychology are two concepts that best align with how empathy can impact racism. Social Psychology “as defined by Gordon W. Allport, is the study of how an individual’s thoughts, feelings, and actions are affected by the actual, imagined, or symbolically represented presence of other people (American Psychological Association, 2023, para 1).”
- The humanistic perspective is defined as “the assumption in psychology that people are essentially good and constructive, that the tendency toward self-actualization is inherent, and that, given the proper environment, human beings will develop to their maximum potential (American Psychological Association, 2023, para 1).” History has provided an adverse meaning of the humanistic perspective and have been supported by the definition and studies within the field of social psychology. Current thoughts and feelings, regarding racism within society, may have been impaired by past experiences that have created distrust due to systemic racism.
- Empathy is, “understanding a person from his or her frame of reference rather than one’s own, or vicariously experiencing that person’s feelings, perceptions, and thoughts (American Psychological Association, 2023, para 1).”
- In this video, Tony Evans discusses racism from a sociological perspective. In the following video, Tony Evans defines and discusses racism, as he provides clear examples of positionality.
- Why is it challenging to have a conversation about racism? It may be challenging to have a conversation about racism because of the hurt, humiliation, and lack of healing and trust that extends from past experiences and knowledge (Khan Academy, 2016). The lack of empathy/applying empathy is a recurring theme in each of the videos shared throughout this presentation. Discrimination, prejudice, and stereotypes toward Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) may dissipate if individuals are educated on/have a better understanding of the BIPOC cultures. In the following video, Kamau Bell and Kelly Clarkson discuss how to have a conversation about racism.
- It is possible that society may continue to experience racial injustices, due to a lack of conversations that could result in a greater understanding of all people and lead to the creation of policies that can prevent injustices so that we can all move forward together despite past experiences.
- How can we contribute to the prevention of racism? “Trying Times” = This situation is disturbing; however, I don’t know what to say, so it’s probably best to say nothing at all. “Trying Times” can be a common response when a traumatic event occurs due to racism/a racial event because we have not been having the conversations, one side doesn’t know how to approach the conversation, or the other side is deeply hurt/too frustrated to discuss the conversation. Here is a genuine conversation between my friend and me, one that I believe is a good conversation starter regarding racism. My friend: “We are sad, disgusted and angry over Mr. Floyd's cruel and senseless death, yet we are determined not to lose hope that our country can find ways to heal from the wounds and pain that have been afflicted on our black citizens for too many years. We want to make a difference but don't know how we can make our voices heard beyond mere voting. We just feel that if each of us concerned citizens does our part, however small or large, that we can propel real change. We know that many before us had the same goal yet there's still so much to be done to force progress. In his powerful blog post, Mark Mason, CFO of Citibank, recommended donating to several organizations that fight injustice and [inequality] which we plan to do. What other actions can we take? “ My response to my friend: These are very trying times for us all! I teared up when I saw the marches/demonstrations in Europe, and every time I saw the video clip of Mr. Floyd being killed. I really wished that I would not have seen the video at ALL! We will get through this together, I have a strong hope that we will! Although it was traumatic, Mr. Floyd's death will not be in vain. Black men have been endangered species since they arrived over 400 years ago, their deaths made obvious by being "low hanging fruit' on trees; however, there was no evidence as to how they met their demise back then (although we knew). I am also grateful to the many freedom advocates we lost, of all hues, Black, White, and Brown (once again no evidential proof of "how" they lost their lives). We then move forward to 1999, I believe this is when many of our communities grew tired of the senseless killings and brutality and started speaking up (we spoke up and marched). Most importantly, we now have a means to capture these injustices (YES, the cellphone) and folk that are willing to speak up and advocate for victims. Although it's sad that we must continue to endure this fight/movement to this day, I most certainly see HOPE and BELIEVE that we have made a little progress. Think about it, there were NO repercussions for those that lynched/murdered others, however, now (although, they may not be prosecuted, which is sad), they are brought forth to the courts and their brutality is made known to everyone! We must continue to talk about the injustices, it may not prevent them, however, this MUST be a continuous conversation until there is a change!
- Jane Elliott and The Clark’s Experiments are good conversation starters for any audience. Jane Elliott is preferred for young to older adults and the Clark’s experiment is good for youth. If you are completing these experiments/have conversations regarding racism with a group, try to get a feel of everyone’s emotions before asking questions/engaging them in conversation regarding racism (someone that feels comfortable leading the conversation should lead the conversation). Please remember that some are still hurt about the past (hurt people hurt people, those that are hurt may hurt other’s feelings when asked questions); we must also remember that others are just trying to understand and help, not intrude/add insult to injury. In this slide, a picture of Jane Elliott’s Blue Eyes-Brown Eyes Exercise is shared, in addition to a video of the Clark’s Doll Study. These two studies could be integrated into a classroom setting to have an in-depth conversation regarding racism. Additionally, discussing a video, like either of these studies is another suggestion, either experiment could be viewed via video and then discussed, just as you would discuss a book. The Clarks’ Doll Study video shares a child’s perspective of race.
- Despite the tragic murder of George Floyd, and so many other people that have come before and after him, we are making progress toward an “All Lives Matter” society. I share these two photos because in the picture to the left, we have mostly black constituents protesting for equality, however, in the picture to the right, we have constituents of different races in another country protesting for equality. Without a doubt, we are still seeking equality, however, I believe it is encouraging when the nation (there were protests all over the world after George Floyd’s murder) recognizes that racism is an issue, and we need to seek change to prevent it.
- Are you seeking ways to prevent racism/have a conversation about racism? First Cary’s Recommended Anti-Racism Resources list shares a few articles, books, and movies regarding anti-racism that can be used to apply an empathic method to discuss racism: https://firstcary.com/files/2020/06/Recommended-Anti-Racism-Resources-from-First-UMC-Cary.pdf
- A Call to Action. I heard a wonderful quote by Janet Bell while watching United Shades of America. She says, “One thing I know for sure is when people get to know each other they can’t hate each other”. I believe that quote is so profound, powerful, and true! When we do not take the time to get to know each other (inclusive to an understanding of an outgroup’s culture), it makes it easier to not have compassion for/hate an individual. However, when we at least try to understand/get to know each other, it’s a plausible solution to prevent hate, which could also prevent racism. What is your take-away from this presentation? How will you contribute to preventing racism? I will continue to have the conversation about racism with whomever seeks to have the conversation. I will continue to support organizations that benefit the well-being of communities, as well as organizations that educate and provide resources for every youth.