Reflective Essay About Diversity

The act of dialogue is not only reserved for high profile diplomatic initiatives and media spot light, but a process owned by everyone all over the world, that have a right and need to be heard. Throughout the course, I was given scenarios that encouraged me to think critically about diversity and the privilege I have because of my various social identities. The scenarios were presented in the form of activities that allowed the class to have an open and honest discussion. I was taught the importance of respecting individual differences and discussing conflicting viewpoints to better understand ideologies outside of my own. Using the assigned reading, class activities, and discussion, I will convey my personal experience of learning about diversity in America.
Before the start of class, I read the identity and social locations article by Gwyn Kirk and Margo Okazawa-Rey. The article discussed identity formation on a micro and macro level. After, reading the article and consulting the social identity wheel I was able to answer the

College is deemed expensive. It is hard even for the wealthiest of children to receive government funding. Many have to pay out of pocket for college. By belonging to the African American community I am eligible for more government and university funding. At Ohio state all minority scholarships are given out through the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Caucasian students are rarely granted this scholarship. As an African American citizen I also experience more privilege then Hispanics and Indigenous Natives. I don’t have to show proof ethnicity that I am Black, nor do I have to show proof of citizenship every time I am stopped by the police. Black Americas are more accepted by the American society than Hispanic immigrants. We are paid more and don’t worry about the constant black lash of