09: Understanding the Minority Experience from Those Who Live It

29/05/2019 34 min
09: Understanding the Minority Experience from Those Who Live It

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Episode Synopsis

We all have our own preconceived notions - it's part of being human, but how we choose to challenge and question those biases is what's important. Today's episode contains interviews with three individuals with unique narratives, who have experienced the backlash of others' misperceptions. Brittany, Brandon, and Golnaz all have distinct differences in their stories but also share an array of commonalities. To hear more about Brittany, Brandon, and Golnaz's experiences as minorities join us for this interview on Dear White Women.   Show Highlights:  Most common misunderstandings people have when they meet Brittany  What wearing a scarf symbolizes in Muslim culture  The impact that being confronted with slurs and insults has made in Brittany's life  Muslim customs that non-Muslims should know  Most common misconceptions people have when they meet Brandon  Factors that lead people to have bias against Brandon  Assumptions people make about athleticism  Dealing with backhanded compliments  Handling explicit racism and coping with the impact  Brandon and Sara discuss whether people are getting better or worse when it comes to judging before getting to know someone  What people's initial assumptions are when they meet Golnaz  Dealing with bias as the only minority  The struggle of having immigrant parents as a minority    Links:  https://www.dearwhitewomen.com Email: [email protected]

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