When I first saw ‘Eye of the Storm’ on PBS years ago, I was completely fascinated by the boldness of Jane Elliott. She is one of those people that completely blew the doors off of whatever paradigm had previously existed in my universe.
In response to the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. she devised the controversial and startling, "Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes" exercise. This, now famous, exercise labels participants as inferior or superior based solely upon the color of their eyes and exposes them to the experience of being a minority.
I have been a big believer of her work for years and used her materials in my classroom on a regular basis.
Consider taking a few moments today to review this outstanding video which changed the lives of the participants forever.
I particularly enjoy the way she's capable of making the pushover's in our society cry. The world can use more Elliott's.
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ReplyDeleteThx Jane your attributes should be written in stone, hearts, & minds.
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