I remember watching several films about diverse people and
many aspects of “Living-isms” Such as Racism, sexism and classism. Some films
with stereotypes were made to make people laugh (commedians) and others to grasp different
perspectives of diverse people with life changing events involving interracial
relationships, and relationships between men and women in general. Each film
helped me realize stereotypes exist in society and how people react to them. However,
one film that touched me recently was called “Skin”
This story is about a
young girl growing up with white parents. I didn't read the synopsis of the story I just put the movie on and watched it. When I saw the child, my first thought was ok, not a problem she was adopted but I was mistaken. Sandra (the young girl) was born with a slightly darker skin
color than her parents. On the outside of her identity society classified her as a “black child” The film shows her struggling
with her identity and where she fits in society. I will include video of the
movie trailer because it explains her life story better.
Please watch the trailer
Surprisingly The film was also based on a true story. Towards the end of the movie there are clips of the real Sandra. (I will not spoil the film for anyone who has not seen it)
After watching the film ( contributing to this assignment) I believe it diminishes equity because people were not accepting of the fact that the child belonged and was born into a family. Society was looking at skin color instead of the child and considering the child's emotions and responses to society. Throughout the film I felt emotions of pain for her and relating to some similar experiences she had for example people staring at her because she looked different and feeling awkward ( of not knowing how to respond) to different situations.
I believe watching the film will help professionals and adults and parents realize “some of the experiences children have growing up.” I want to envision ( As I learned through this film about racism stereotypes) turning future learning opportunities with children of diverse backgrounds and families as equals as much as possible. Bringing a sense that we are all human beings first. ( Men and women) (children are all children first) and the thought of respecting differences is key for a better society. I keep in mind children learn about their identity and about society really early in life.
After watching the film ( contributing to this assignment) I believe it diminishes equity because people were not accepting of the fact that the child belonged and was born into a family. Society was looking at skin color instead of the child and considering the child's emotions and responses to society. Throughout the film I felt emotions of pain for her and relating to some similar experiences she had for example people staring at her because she looked different and feeling awkward ( of not knowing how to respond) to different situations.
I believe watching the film will help professionals and adults and parents realize “some of the experiences children have growing up.” I want to envision ( As I learned through this film about racism stereotypes) turning future learning opportunities with children of diverse backgrounds and families as equals as much as possible. Bringing a sense that we are all human beings first. ( Men and women) (children are all children first) and the thought of respecting differences is key for a better society. I keep in mind children learn about their identity and about society really early in life.
I recommend this movie (If you have time to watch it) to any adult, colleague looking for
better understanding of racism and microagression, Although the rating is PG-13
I strongly suggest to stick to the rating as far as ages of children and encouraging
parents to watch the movie along with their teens and discuss situations. Below is a link to another video of a short behind the scenes look at the actors discussing the concept of the movie.
Reference/link
1 comment:
Thanks for sharing this. I would like to watch this movie. It's too bad that we have to even look at skin color. We have a little girl in our program who is blind. She does not judge people by how they look and I envy that in her.
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