How did her ability to code switch perhaps save her life?
-less “suspicious”, violent and brutal police
-credibility, she lives in the house, and she has every right to be there
Explain the expectations concerning code switching and the impact of these expectations.
-easier to talk with more people
-easier to be heard
-people with different background can connect
What did young Chandra Arthur do to blend in at her new school?
-she changed her clothes
-the way she speaks (ex you all vs. Y'all)
-her taste in music
What characterizes “a non-threatening person of color”?
-a person of color, who fits perfectly into the dominant white culture
-a person that does not carry that much of their original heritage/culture, so that they are more able to fit in
Describe the potential consequences of omitting to code switch.
-it creates less access and opportunity as an underrepresented minority
-if a person isn’t able to code switch while being in danger, for example during an encounter with the police, there is a higher chance for grave consequences than if the person in question was able to code switch.
Explain the term “Oreos”.
-it was something about a man that defined Oreo as being black outside and white inside. Like if you were a student and you are black outside on your body and try to fit in as a white person.
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