SU Sociology Racism Thoughts and Feelings Discussion

Watch the Color of Fear videos below. Please note that the videos contain provocative content that can make people uncomfortable. It is a video that ALL sections of this course are supposed to watch. I know it may make some people experience strong feelings and that is ok. I am asking that you attempt to be as professional, as well as transparent, as possible.

After watching the videos – I would like for you to complete the following short journal. In this journal, you will simply type in the submission box. Answer the following questions about the Color of Fear videos. You can list your responses. There is no specific page length and APA formatting is not required.

1. What is your reaction to these videos on a personal level? What are your thoughts and feelings?
2. What were the 2 things that bothered you most about the interactions?
3. What were 2 things that interested you most about the videos?
4. What would be some of the challenges to leading out a group like this?
5. If you were the group leader, how would you attempt to address the conflict between the group members in the videos?

Please watch EACH of the videos that display multicultural group work. These videos depict several men who are in a group where they are processing issues around cultural identity. Please note that the scenes are very intense and may be offensive to some.

The Color of Fear: Part One

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBSImagHK8c (Links to an external site.)

The Color of Fear: Just Be American

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzLTyp0ZBx4 (Links to an external site.)

The Color of Fear: The “Red Ground”