A Class Divided Analysis
The Human Race Unified
Each individual in any given society may recall a time when they had been given the short end of the stick. This indicates a deadly form of human interaction known to all as social bias which is responsible for segregation all around the world. In the segment “A Class Divided” by Frontline, the long-standing bias is broken down and annihilated by Mrs. Elliott and her student counterparts. Informing people in diverse environments everywhere that not judging others is critical because it helps everyone walk in one another’s shoes, it demonstrates how demoralizing people may be harmful and it gives a reality check that improves the social atmosphere. The documentary shows an amazing example of stereotyping that all …show more content…
They were able to feel the sense of empowerment that King's shooter felt as a white man and also the lack thereof held by the world's most influential civil rights activist. The difficult lesson Mrs. Elliott was trying revealed to the children the truth behind the death of an innocent black leader. The body language of the students makes an excellent example of how any person may react in a situation where they are being daunted based on physical appearance. The shimmering grins projected across their faces dimmed to frowns and unease when told they were not as good as their classmates. This recurring theme of isolation is the small price these children must pay in order to understand the mentality of the arrogant people of the past. In the simulation there were noticeably few disruptive, chaotic members on each side and a very large majority of non-reactive people. That demonstrates a group can change opinions based on the voice of a small percentage. The children were able to grasp the meaning at the end of the lesson, taking with them a new understanding for the disadvantages of …show more content…
The sense of relief and togetherness the test subjects felt after the experiment seemed helpful to improve their function as a unit and even helped to raise test scores. When injustice befalls among children, they look towards a trusted adult to understand why they are being mistreated. The concept may confuse school aged kids. The way Mrs. Elliott confronts this is correct because in the end all of the children take away a positive message indicating that unfairness is wrong. This actually is a reliable way of teaching discrimination because if they didn't have to go through that experience, they may not know how to respond later on in life when witnessing someone being discriminated against. Facing the reality of this crisis requires patience. Shifting the responsibility of change through generations forms a new hope of no further demoralization and a prosperous social climate in the
Each individual in any given society may recall a time when they had been given the short end of the stick. This indicates a deadly form of human interaction known to all as social bias which is responsible for segregation all around the world. In the segment “A Class Divided” by Frontline, the long-standing bias is broken down and annihilated by Mrs. Elliott and her student counterparts. Informing people in diverse environments everywhere that not judging others is critical because it helps everyone walk in one another’s shoes, it demonstrates how demoralizing people may be harmful and it gives a reality check that improves the social atmosphere. The documentary shows an amazing example of stereotyping that all …show more content…
They were able to feel the sense of empowerment that King's shooter felt as a white man and also the lack thereof held by the world's most influential civil rights activist. The difficult lesson Mrs. Elliott was trying revealed to the children the truth behind the death of an innocent black leader. The body language of the students makes an excellent example of how any person may react in a situation where they are being daunted based on physical appearance. The shimmering grins projected across their faces dimmed to frowns and unease when told they were not as good as their classmates. This recurring theme of isolation is the small price these children must pay in order to understand the mentality of the arrogant people of the past. In the simulation there were noticeably few disruptive, chaotic members on each side and a very large majority of non-reactive people. That demonstrates a group can change opinions based on the voice of a small percentage. The children were able to grasp the meaning at the end of the lesson, taking with them a new understanding for the disadvantages of …show more content…
The sense of relief and togetherness the test subjects felt after the experiment seemed helpful to improve their function as a unit and even helped to raise test scores. When injustice befalls among children, they look towards a trusted adult to understand why they are being mistreated. The concept may confuse school aged kids. The way Mrs. Elliott confronts this is correct because in the end all of the children take away a positive message indicating that unfairness is wrong. This actually is a reliable way of teaching discrimination because if they didn't have to go through that experience, they may not know how to respond later on in life when witnessing someone being discriminated against. Facing the reality of this crisis requires patience. Shifting the responsibility of change through generations forms a new hope of no further demoralization and a prosperous social climate in the