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Diversity Reflection Questions

 Positive or Negative Impact

The book "All Boys Aren't Blue" by George M. Johnson positively impacted my openness and curiosity about culture and diversity. The book is about the author's experience as a black gay man, and it was eye-opening for me to read about his struggles and triumphs. I was also able to relate to the author personally, as I have seen many black gays.

Aspects

The class discussions about "All Boys Aren't Blue" resonated. I think it is because the book is so honest and open about the struggles of growing up as a black, queer man. It spoke to me personally, and I found myself relating to many of the author’s experiences. I also appreciated the way that the book dealt with intersectionality and how it showed that black queer men are not a monolith. There is much diversity within the community, and I think that is something that is often overlooked. Overall, I can say that the book is very eye-opening and thought-provoking, and I am grateful that we were able to discuss it in class.

Change

The discussion of the “All Boys Aren’t Blue” topic has made me think differently. I ‎now realize that not all boys are the same and that it is okay for boys to express themselves in ‎ways that are different from what society typically expects. I think this is an important ‎message, and I am glad I learned it through this discussion. I am unsure if I will do ‎anything differently because of this, but this topic has opened my eyes to ‎a new perspective.

Cultural Similarities and Differences

I see several cultural similarities between myself and others in my class. We are all from similar socio-economic backgrounds and share similar values. We also have similar tastes in music and movies. However, there are also some cultural differences. I am from a rural area, and some of my classmates are from urban areas. This can lead to different perspectives on issues. Additionally, my family is from a different country, so I have a different cultural heritage from some of my classmates. This can be both a similarity and a difference, as it can lead to shared experiences and traditions and different ways of thinking about the world.

Worldview

There are some apparent differences between my worldview and that of my classmates regarding the topic of "All Boys Aren't Blue." I tend to believe that not all boys are blue, while many of my classmates seem to think that all boys are, in fact, blue. I think this perspective difference likely has to do with our different life experiences. I have likely experienced more of the world and interacted with more people than my classmates, so I have a more nuanced view of the issue.On the other hand, my classmates may be more sheltered and may not have had as much exposure to the world's diversity. As a result, they may be more likely to believe that all boys are blue. Overall, the discussion has made me more aware of the inequalities between boys and girls.

Author

George M. Johnson, the author of All Boys, Aren't Blue, reveals that the worldview of others can be quite different from ours. They may see things differently and have experienced things that people have never even imagined(GLAAD, 2022). This can be both a good and a bad thing. It can be good because it allows everyone to see the world from a new perspective, and it can be harmful because it can make us feel like we do not belong.

Take Away

I learned a lot from my classmates during our class activity about "All Boys Aren't Blue.” I was surprised to learn that many of my classmates had experienced similar things to what I had experienced as a child. I thought I was the only one who had ever felt like I did not fit in because I would not say I liked the same things that other boys my age seemed to like. It was eye-opening to hear about their experiences and to know that I was not alone in how I felt.

Reference

GLAAD. (2022). George M. Johnson talks All Boys Aren’t Blue, #BooksNotBans, and more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saNxj7Z0TTM