What does the image convey? How can it connect to the classroom? What can we learn about this image in the classroom?
Think of a text that you would be passionate about teaching around the issue of injustice? How would you go about teaching it?
examples: pictures from protests, marches, etc
This image stuck out to me it implies a universality of the women's march, and American politics in general. What really strikes me is that the entire world cares about America's politics. That alone is somewhat of an injustice considering American children don't go to school and learn anything about French policy, or Chinese human rights, etc. And yet, people all around the world literally gathered and marched to protest and stand for the rights of a completely different country. One element of a larger movement is recognizing the privilege and importance of living in a country that is supported and scrutinized by the entire rest of the world.
In terms of texts I would be passionate about teaching, I have been thinking about The Help recently and would love to teach that. It offers a commentary on the injustices within the lives of black domestic workers during the Civil Rights Movement, while also depicting the character of the white ally in the form of Skeeter, the woman devoted to writing the stories of these women. While I find it unfortunate that this type of character is necessary and that the women do not have voices of their own in that way, I think it demonstrates an important calling of those fortunate enough to have this voice. The essence of being an ally is using your voice to advocate for those who cannot. That is what I would teach, using The Help as a jumping off point.
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