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Reflection Paper
Introduction
Since the start of this class, I have learned that Civic engagement is defined as working in
order to ensure the civic life of the community is changed. I reviewed Center for Race and
Gender Equity. This organization does play important roles such as promoting equity, creating
awareness among people and advocating for drastic changes in society. I also reviewed video on
TED show “The urgency of intersectionality by Kimberle Crenshaw”. The video emphasizes on
the importance taking pragmatic steps to prevent violation of African-American women caused
by violence.
Key Findings
The process of civic engagement involves the combinations of skills, knowledge and
motivation with the sole purpose of making a difference (Hope et al., Pg. 421). I have also
learned that, when there is collaboration between the government and its citizens, and then civil
engagement becomes more effective. When there is such collaboration, then the civic society
would find it easy to communicate with the government to bring change to the community.
Citizens will also be in a position to understand their rights and responsibilities well. The laws
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and policies set by the government promote rights, freedom and easy access to government
information.
However, I have come to know that, there are intersection discrimination grounds which
are based on: political, historical and the social context of the society. The first ground I have
learned is the discrimination based on sexual orientation and this often affects gays and lesbians.
This discrimination is brought about by stereotypes together with sexuality and relationship.
People in a community do not accord gays and lesbians the respect they deserve. The
discrimination sometimes goes to an extent of regarding HIV and AIDS as the disease of the
gays (Hope et al., Pg. 423).
The other group I have also learned through this class that is more likely to face
discrimination is women (Hope et al., Pg. 422). Historically, women were not accorded...