One hope that I have when thinking about working with children and families who come from diverse backgrounds is that they will be able to feel comfortable and respected being who they are, not what society wants or expects them to be.
One goal I would like to set for the early childhood filed related to diversity, equity, and social justice is that all children and families will have equal opportunities to live, learn, and work in a society that accepts them for who they are and will not make judgments based on race, culture, sexuality, gender, etc.
This has been an amazing course. You all have certainly educated me through your thoughtful discussions and posts. All of our perspectives about diversity and equity and the new information gathered will be a great benefit to the children and families we work with or may work with in the future. Good luck in future courses.
Amanda
Amanda,
ReplyDeleteIt would certainly be nice to be who we are and not try to be what society wants or expects us to be, or not to obtain a label based on how society views us, but by others getting to know us! I look forward to reading your blog again soon! Good luck in your future courses!
Hi Amanda:
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to you as well! I'm with you on your first two points. I hope for the same things. Diversity is such an interesting and informing topic and it is getting better and better as time passes (the topic itself). We still have a long way to go but thank God that we are going to be apart of a major social change. I get chills just thinking about it! Hope to see you in the future as we continue our journey of early childhood. May God bless you and yours!
Amanda,
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed collaborating with you also. I agree that people should accept others for who they are and not what they desire them to be. This course has been interesting and enlightening. I look forward to advocating for children and their families. Early childhood is a rewarding field, if you love children. The pay scale definately needs adjusting but seeing children grown, learn, and develop is reward within itself. I look forward to our continued journey in the early childhood field as well. Good Luck with your future endeavors.
I agree. This course has been fun, thought-provoking and inspiring. Have a great 2012-2013 everybody!
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