Hood Feminism Lesson Plan

The hashtag #solidarityisforwhitewomen was criticized for causing division in the feminist movement. Many social issues are avoided in public spheres because of the discomfort discussing them causes. What are the pros and cons of discussing issues such as race and gender politics?

These answers will vary but students may come up with lists similar to the following:

PROS

Discussion leads to understanding

Change can't happen unless people are willing to have tough conversations

Discussing race and or gender can help people feel more comfortable in diverse settings

CONS

People are usually afraid of saying the wrong thing when it comes to these topics

These topics can cause...