tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687469538262241875.post522972062238404889..comments2023-10-30T03:35:09.578-07:00Comments on Social Work in a Latin American Context: Part 2: Mexican Social Work Students come to CuernavacaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687469538262241875.post-72419594039041944712010-04-27T09:23:57.680-07:002010-04-27T09:23:57.680-07:00It was fun talking with you all and seeing you bri...It was fun talking with you all and seeing you briefly on Skype. Hope safety issues have settled a bit. Take care!<br />TonyTony Bibushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10485597197826475432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687469538262241875.post-41806639835017757682010-04-25T21:42:53.800-07:002010-04-25T21:42:53.800-07:00Not too long ago our SWK 280 class had a guest spe...Not too long ago our SWK 280 class had a guest speaker who gave a presentation on sexual orientation and gender identity. He was very informative and I know much more now than I did before his visit. If Nancy has him present again next year I would recommend sitting in on her class for that particular day!<br /><br />Paige OnstadSWK280 Studentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14402523283015460958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687469538262241875.post-24770875686379104672010-04-23T11:40:03.857-07:002010-04-23T11:40:03.857-07:00This panel sound really interesting, and I would a...This panel sound really interesting, and I would also like to hear more about it.<br /><br />It has been fun following you guys, and it has made me wanna travel even more!<br />Good job!Catharinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06724042834486065903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687469538262241875.post-64393826218080651062010-04-22T16:03:25.670-07:002010-04-22T16:03:25.670-07:00I recently did a research project of Mexico and wh...I recently did a research project of Mexico and when I was looking on youtube for videos about Mexico I found one that shows how discrimination affects people who are trying to come to the United States. In others words being labeled as illegal aliens, which is such a downsizing word to use on human beings. More importantly, it this video shows how they are not treated like human beings. For instance when the border police officers pick up a person that has been caught by boarder control they do not let the border patrol security give the person water or socks. Just like in the experience that a few of you witnessed or a victim to it is something that makes a human beings feel like they are not even human beings because of the treatment that they are receiving from others.<br />If anyone is interested in the video I was referring to here is the web site:<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkX2Us287qs&feature=channelAmy Kallevig (SWK 280)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687469538262241875.post-62640367874467350982010-04-20T17:30:01.013-07:002010-04-20T17:30:01.013-07:00I was very fortunate to be able to listen to the p...I was very fortunate to be able to listen to the panel of three individuals living diverse lifestyles. The insight they have given me will be helpful in my future career in Socail Work. I will be working with oppressed populations, and hearing their personal struggles has given me a chance to be more aware of my own privledges. Amanda TerweyCGE Mexico, SWKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14919218368165796954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687469538262241875.post-23427725985284880082010-04-19T19:53:57.878-07:002010-04-19T19:53:57.878-07:00I would really like to hear more about the sexual ...I would really like to hear more about the sexual panel. Some questions I have include: What is the most common view point on homosexuality and transgenders among the citizens there? How is the GLBT population treated there? How is the openness and acceptance of GLBT compared to the US?<br /><br />-LHAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687469538262241875.post-37926460274585469632010-04-19T17:24:25.339-07:002010-04-19T17:24:25.339-07:00One of the most amazing things I took away from ou...One of the most amazing things I took away from our time with the UNAM students was resilience. During our discussion of the discrimination that took place in Cuernavaca, one students, Eloisa, commented on how great it was that we are gaining the tools to change a reality where discrimination is prevalent. Racism, sexism, and discrimination are issues both in the United States and Mexico. While it is important to acknowledge these injustices, how great to feel empowered to create positive change in response. I am saddened by the discrimination that transpired but I'm inspired by the optimism and resilience expressed by the UNAM students, just one more reason I'm glad we were able to meet and get to know this wonderful group of students. <br />-Hannah MacDougallCGEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06790315938510664461noreply@blogger.com