Back to: The Authenticity Gap: Race, Access, and the Transactional Model of Interpreting Quiz Please purchase the course before taking this quiz. One characteristic of a white dominant culture is assuming that those in power have a right to comfort regarding racial issues. Disruption of this assumption often results in the targeting of those who cause discomfort. What is NOT a way to address this in your workplace?1 Develop the understanding that those in power also experience unfair circumstances, which is the same as those who experience systemic racism. Practice identifying how discomfort appears in you mentally and physically. Draw connections between your personal feelings and experiences by observing the bigger picture of how race influences your work. Work with others to establish that discomfort precedes understanding and growth. Use appropriate self-care strategies to safely process uncomfortable situations. Which statements are evidence of racial segregation in the American Deaf and interpreting communities? (Select all that apply.)1 Most interpreting students of color in a 2016 survey reported being the only person of color in their Interpreter Education Program as well as having experienced discrimination by faculty. Andrew Foster became the first Black Deaf student at Gallaudet in 1951. In response to complaints from white people in the early 1900s, Deaf students of color were removed by legislation from the Gallaudet grounds to an unofficial school in Maryland. Historically and currently the RID membership is nearly 90% white. The RID became incorporated in 1972 after its founding at Ball State University in 1964. What is NOT a behavior resulting from raced-based stress in white people, known as white fragility?1 Anger Minimization Withdrawal Defensiveness Acceptance A colleague of yours approaches you after an assignment and shares that they felt a negative impact of racial bias during the work. You are surprised since you didn’t notice anything like what they’re describing. What is an appropriate first response?1 “Really? I didn’t notice anything like that.” “I know exactly what you mean! In fact, let me tell you about my experience…” “I’m not sure because I didn’t see it. Maybe we should go back and ask them what they meant.” “Thanks for saying something. What did you notice?” “Oh, that person didn’t mean it that way. Best just to let it go.” Which of the following statements are TRUE?1 With study and effort, it is possible to remove and prevent negative racial thoughts before they happen. Diverse groups complete tasks more creatively than homogenous groups. All people regardless of race are socialized into systemic racism. White interpreters should ask an Interpreter of Color about racism first before researching it on their own. Effective interpreting requires acknowledging racial and cultural disparities and dissonances. This takes time.
