“option A which seems to be getting more common these days seems to be working opposite to the intended effect”
I’ve scene evidence it works for many but not perhaps for those that might need it most. There are, for sure, students and others who have approached such exercises with an open mind and have walked away with more awareness as evidenced by several posts here, also echoed in my own mind by examples of many people I know. It has created new dialogue and a new way of talking about the issues surrounding race and discrimination in this country. Obviously, we see here it isn’t resulting in a positive exchange for 100% of the people. Sometimes I wonder if it is a 2 steps forward, 1 step back chapter of history. It’s hard for me to fathom making actual strides in something so deeply engrained and widespread as systemic racism and bias in this country without it causes some strife and pushback. Is change ever easy?