“ Those who fail to learn from history are condemned to repeat it.” George Santayana
The passage of time makes it easy for many to dismiss the oppressive act of society and to minimize its impact. “ That was a long time ago “ , “ Yes but we have come so far, and things have changed “ “ What’s that got to do with me ? “ or “ that just one terrible thing that happened “ are responses often given when people ty to talk about the impact of systemic oppression.
Choose one event from 2 (two) different timelines that we explored in the course and answer the following for each event:
1) a) Make the title of your infographic the names of the two timelines that you have selected.
b) Quote the event as it is stated on the timeline including the date.
c) Research and add at least 2 additional facts surrounding the event not mentioned in the quote/timeline.
5 points
2) Describe the negative impact of this event on the targeted group. (2-3 impacts)
a) What was the immediate negative impact
b) What was the negative impact on future members of that targeted group? 6 poin
3) What dominant groups or segments of society at the time of the event do you think benefitted from the oppressive event and how (point out 2-3 ways) 5 Points
4) Explain the similarities in terms of impact or methods used that your chosen events have with each other. Make specific linkages to each other not just about the fact that they are oppressive or discrimination.