What Values And Ethical Issues Did The Experiment Express?

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What was your initial reaction to viewing the footage of this experiment? I watched the short video first and was appalled initially, using very young children as lab rats seemed like a terrible idea. However, after watching it completely, I could see the utility of it. The more extended version was even more enlightening, I was also happy to see Ms. Elliot was aware of the potential damage such an exercise could cause to young children. What values and ethical issues did the experiment express? The experiment exposed the children to bigotry, intolerance based solely on the color of one's eyes. This was used to simulate racial discrimination and used to educate the class on the impact of such a practice. Additionally, it exposed the result of emotional stress imposed on the discriminated, and the effect on their performance in the classroom. Furthermore, the experiment demonstrated the impact of privilege on the students as well. The similar experiment on adults in the extended video also demonstrated these same issues, with the added benefit of displaying how adults react to be placed in a discriminatory environment. …show more content…

Would it still be appropriate today? Why or why not? Initially no, it seemed inappropriate. However, once I learn the teacher was aware of the dangers of such an exercise I was ok with it. In today's litigious society overly, I do not believe an educator would expose such a young group of children to such an experiment. I do however think that it would be a useful exercise as many of the issues still

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