Thursday, January 28, 2010

The accuracy of perceptions

I also really enjoyed looking at the statistics, especially considering that according to these numbers, Latinos appear to be the most healthy of races. However, the discussion about whether the numbers were low could be attributed to a lack of documentation is also something that was very interesting and important to consider.

Also, hearing the NPR podcast about Siler City was something that I really enjoyed, because in high school, I remember watching a video about Siler City and the way that Latinos were treated. A few years later, it was interesting to hear (from the podcast and from Jakelin) that although some things were changing, there were still a several of the same sentiments.I also really enjoyed looking at the statistics, especially considering that according to these numbers, Latinos appear to be the most healthy of races. However, the discussion about whether the numbers were low could be attributed to a lack of documentation is also something that was very interesting and important to consider.

Also, hearing the NPR podcast about Siler City was something that I really enjoyed, because in high school, I remember watching a video about Siler City and the way that Latinos were treated. A few years later, it was interesting to hear (from the podcast and from Jakelin) that although some things were changing, there were still a several of the same sentiments.

I think a lot of what we discussed (that has been published) last week contributes to a misconception of Latinos, and ultimately can be used against them, and I think in the present day this is an issue that we need to confront.

I think a lot of what we discussed (that has been published) last week contributes to a misconception of Latinos, and ultimately can be used against them, and I think in the present day this is an issue that we need to confront.

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