This semester has been so much fun and has taught me more then I
ever thought it would. After this semester I am so much more aware of my white
privilege, sexist advertisements, the racism and sexism in Disney, the
separation of people based on race and class in the world,etc.. Once I leave
here I don’t want to stop learning about these social dynamics and issues. I
have already decided that I am going to establish a human right minor when I
return home. Even though I won’t have much time over the next two years to fit
in extra human rights classes, I will still find time to take them, even if it
means I will
have to take another summer or winter of classes.
I now also have to start thinking of how I will share what I have learned
to others once I return to the USA, which won’t actually be until the end of
July for me. As of now, all I am sure of is that it wont be easy. It is hard to
describe the social dynamics of Cape Town with words. It is one of those things
that you just have to come here to experience. So everyone reading this, come
to Cape Town and spend a good amount of time here. Experience the townships and
talk to the wonderful people of Cape Town. All I can share for now is that when
I get home I must stand up for what I believe in by acting on my values and not
giving into the racist and sexist culture or the USA just to fit in. Over the
next three months Im sure I will have plenty of time to reflect on my
experiences here and come up with other ways to share what I am learning.
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