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  Blog #3 Kozol - Amazing Grace Connections:  " Amazing Grace" by Jonathan Kozol, "Privilege, Power, and Difference" by Allan G. Johnson, and "The Silenced Dialogue: Power and Pedagogy in Educating Other People's Children" by Lisa Delpit are all writings that address social inequalities. Although they approach the inequalities from different angles, there are some points of how they compare.   "Amazing Grace" focuses on the impact of poverty and racial segregation on oppressed communities.  Kozol interviews residents of Mott Haven in the Bronx to understand the struggles of living in one of the highest-poverty cities in the U.S.  "Privilege, Power, and Difference" discusses the concept of privilege and power structures in society, looking at different forms of privilege and their connection to systemic inequality.   "The Silenced Dialogue" focuses on the power dynamics and cultural differences in the classroom, particularl...

Blog post #2 Delpit's "The Silenced Dialogue"                                                                 ARGUMENT:   In "The Silenced Dialogue," Lisa Delpit discusses the importance of dialogue in educational settings and focuses attention on its role in encouraging understanding and promoting learning for all students. She wanted to identify the obstacles that prevent effective communication and find ways to create an open and inclusive dialogue among students and educators. Delpit also states the importance of explicitly conveying information and rules instead of using implicit methods. Basically, it is important to describe and discuss a topic clearly, ensuring that all students can understand the message. By using this approach, teachers can minimize confusion and ensure that students understand the subject mat...

BLOG #1   Privilege, Power, and Difference by Allan Johnson     ARGUMENT :   This author, Alan Johnson, argues that privilege, power, and difference are interconnected, and this is creating inequality and oppression in society. He argues that privilege and power continue to cause inequalities and demean certain groups based on factors such as race, gender, class, and sexuality. Johnson's main point is that privilege and power must be recognized, and individuals need to be self-aware of their privilege and how other social classes are affected by it.  In his work, Johnson defines how different forms of privilege operate within society. He emphasizes that privilege represents unearned advantages that some individuals have due to their class or group. For example, a white male may have more of an advantage in being promoted in a company than an African-American male. These advantages can lead to unequal opportunities and social influence. The privileged includ...