Discrimination in Academic Institutions: Resistance and Empowerment of Asian American Women Scholars
Overview
This reflection paper examines discrimination within academic institutions and society, drawing on the work of scholars like Kieu and the central text 'Fight the Tower.' The author argues that oppressed individuals must develop strategies to resist discrimination, pursue academic advancement, and promote equality within institutional systems.
What this reflection paper covers
- Introduction to social discrimination and its effects on learning institutions
- Analysis of discrimination against Asian American women scholars regarding tenure and promotion
- Discussion of strategies for oppressed individuals to resist discrimination and achieve academic empowerment
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Reading Reflection: Fight the Tower
Name of the Student
Name of the Institution
Fight the Tower
The society we live in today is faced with many social vices that do not ensure inclusivity among its people. Kieu, an associate professor in the Asian American Studies, explained how discrimination affects students in learning institutions. She always respected their capacity for growth and challenged them to reach their fullest potential as thinkers. In my opinion, she was passionate to awaken hidden potential in the student and the society, mainly for positive change and avoid discrimination.
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In the movement to fight individuals in power over the oppression within the society, the activists must always come up with strategies to enlighten the public. Valverde and Dariotis articulate this in their writing, where the central theme was to curb discrimination of the Asian American Women scholars against tenure rate and promotion in academia.
From the experiences in various institutions, primarily educational and social institutions, many people have been affected by discrimination majorly based on their level of education, race, religious beliefs, and or skin color. This has brought about a lack of equality in many systems of administration. In a society that experiences discrimination, the oppressed usually remain silent since criticizing the policies and speaking about the injustices, may always lead to punishment or even extend further to restriction from enjoying the societal privileges.