Discussion 2: Using the Intercultural Praxis Model
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Purpose:
To begin using the intercultural praxis model as a tool for navigating the complexities of cultural differences and power differences in intercultural situations.
To critically examine our perspectives and how we are influenced by our positionality and cultural frames.
To become more comfortable with discussing issues of culture and power in our Discussions.
In this week’s discussion post, we will be using the Intercultural Praxis Model so be sure you’ve read that section in Chapter 1 (pp16-22). You can also find information on the model in Chapter 1 PPT
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To Do:
1. Read the following statements:
Hardwork is all it takes for me to succeed in school, work, and life.
Big cities are generally not safe and people are not as friendly there.
In the United States, women are treated as fairly and equally as men.
The police are viewed with suspicion in my neighborhood.
Going to college/university is my primary responsibility.
Gay marriage is legalized in many states, so homophobia is increasingly a problem of the past.
Religious freedom is what makes the United States a great country.
I have to work twice as hard to prove that I am as capable and competent as others.
For the most part, I can go pretty much anywhere in my city, town, or region without feeling afraid for my safety.
Interracial and intercultural relationships cause problems. People should stay with their own kind.
I am the one in my family who has the opportunity to go to college/university.
Since the United States has a Black president, the country has basically moved beyond racism.
I can get financial support from my family to pay for college/university, if necessary.
2. Choose 3-4 statements and, in the Reply box, post your reactions/responses to each of your chosen statements (1-2 sentences for each statement).
3. Still in the Reply box, respond to to the following discussion questions:
How do your cultural frames inform your responses?
How do our differences in terms of power and positionality affect our standpoints?
Reflect on the assumptions and judgments you may have about people who would make each of these statements.
How is dialogue with people who are different in terms of culture and positionality a step toward creating a more equitable and just world?
4. Post your responses then read at least 2 of your classmates’ posts, playing attention to the similarities as well as the differences you notice.
5. In your reply posts to your classmates, refer to the discussion questions (#3) to respond to your classmates’ posts.
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