The above Youtube clip is part 5 of a series of "Muslim in America". The basis of the documentary details a White male going to Dearborn Michigan to live as a Muslim for 30 days. The point that intrigued me in part 5 concerns the Muslim American addressing with David the fact that after 30 days he goes home, back to his normal life, and that he doesn't have the luxury of changing his lifestyle or ethnicity. David also addresses the fact that, he has never been a minority, or treated bad because of his religion or ethnicity. Its not until he experienced this treatment that he fully understood and displayed credibility.
I think the same thing applies with our guest speaker Dr. Doug. I couldn't really Identify with him because I couldn't see his credibility or experience, only his empathy for a friend-who was more than likely caucasian, and although he has incorporated changes to his lifestyle that goes against the grain. He still knows that at the end of the day he is privileged and has ultimate power as a White man.
This ties into to my reference of experience and credibility posted under Talk is Cheap.
With that said, I don't believe that you can fight for something authentically or passionately if it hasn't affected you personally.
I definitely agree with you that you can't fight for something authentically or passionately if it hasn't affected you personally. I believe that David has been personally affected during the 30 days. Whenever he goes around asking for people to sign a petition he experience what Muslims that live in America experience. Now will this feeling last for him no.. and not being oppressed everyday doesn't keep someone feeling passion about the fight. Great Point!
The above Youtube clip is part 5 of a series of "Muslim in America". The basis of the documentary details a White male going to Dearborn Michigan to live as a Muslim for 30 days. The point that intrigued me in part 5 concerns the Muslim American addressing with David the fact that after 30 days he goes home, back to his normal life, and that he doesn't have the luxury of changing his lifestyle or ethnicity. David also addresses the fact that, he has never been a minority, or treated bad because of his religion or ethnicity. Its not until he experienced this treatment that he fully understood and displayed credibility.
ReplyDeleteI think the same thing applies with our guest speaker Dr. Doug. I couldn't really Identify with him because I couldn't see his credibility or experience, only his empathy for a friend-who was more than likely caucasian, and although he has incorporated changes to his lifestyle that goes against the grain. He still knows that at the end of the day he is privileged and has ultimate power as a White man.
This ties into to my reference of experience and credibility posted under Talk is Cheap.
With that said, I don't believe that you can fight for something authentically or passionately if it hasn't affected you personally.
What are your thoughts?
I definitely agree with you that you can't fight for something authentically or passionately if it hasn't affected you personally. I believe that David has been personally affected during the 30 days. Whenever he goes around asking for people to sign a petition he experience what Muslims that live in America experience. Now will this feeling last for him no.. and not being oppressed everyday doesn't keep someone feeling passion about the fight. Great Point!
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