Power. Privilege. Race. Identity. Gender. Sexual Orientation. Class. Illuminating our various complexities as individuals, we can recognize ways that we can use our privileges individually and collectively – but only if we are honest and open with ourselves. This is an opportunity to identify and address both obstacles and benefits experienced in our circle of life.
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Discussion Questions
- 1Follow along with Brandon’s “notes app” activity. Label 1: “I was” and reflect on your own past challenges.
- 2Follow along with Brandon’s “notes app” activity. Label 2: “Who I aspire to be” and describe who you plan to be.
- 3Reflect on the privilege activity. Think through which attributes would have you stepping forward or backwards.
- 4How can the lessons from this DECA Talk impact your chapter as well as your own personal DECA experience?