Assignment #4. Silence is Consent

With respect to the reading “The cycle of Socialization” by Bobbie Haro, she writes when explaining how our actions affect predjudice and discrimination, that “our silence is our consent.” (pp 20).

What does  the author mean? Explain using examples, possible find articles that speak on this.

Give an example of a time you remained silent. What could you have done instead? What kind of direction for change could you or would you employ in the future? (refer to the cycle of socialization article)

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