There was a lot of good points in Steel's essay and he certainly brought up an issue that needs to be better dealt with in our society. When it comes to race and racism many of us then to shy away. However I also felt like Steel came off a little too strong and was over judgemental on people.
I like how he sees all races as being accountable with the problem of racism; and the point he brought up about feeling innocent and wanting power was definitely interesting and gave me something to think about. I also agree with him when he mentions that certain ethnic groups need to have a sense of belonging and feel like they are very much still apart of their race. A dilemma that the Black engineer felt he was faced with.
However I also think that Steel was overcritical. To define Bill Cosby as a bargainer is a very bold statement. Many people have Bill Cosby and the Cosby show in esteem and to demoralize that in a sense may be a limiting factor in steel's piece. Being very bold and outspoken can certainly turn off many people from his piece.
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I actually thought this essay was pretty intersting, the fact that he holds all races accountable for the for the problem actually fals in line with how I see racsm.
ReplyDeleteAmen to your last statement Genesis! Yes, he was obnoxiously too bold!
ReplyDeleteI also liked the fact that Steele lays responsibiity on all races. The way he portrayed Bill Cosby, as you pointed out, was a little much. When I think of Cosby, I think of someone who did his best to relate with all races, and gave the black community hope for a better future. I did find Steele's thinking interesting. The bargaining for power was a new concept, and one that would be good to further explore.
ReplyDeletei definitely agree with scott- I think a great deal of people have the same mindset, that all races are accountable, so why is it still such a problem?! steele brings up a lot of great thinking material
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