Bias In Lawrence Hill's Short Story 'So What Are You Anyway?'

Racism and bias As people, we are all a part of the human race, no matter our skin color, ethnicity, or origin. Despite our differences, at our core, we are all members of the human race. Lawrence Hill's brief story, "So What Are You Anyway?" touches upon subjects such as bias and racial character, telling a story about a young black girl named Carole. During her plane trip alone, Carole is seated next to a white couple who, upon taking note of the dark skin of her doll, start asking about her race in different ways. Carole was clueless about what he meant and why they were acting like this towards her just because of the color of her and her doll. For all she knew, she was human, and that's it—not what race she was or why that even mattered.

This quote proves the fact that someone can live their life without knowing or worrying about race, and just live with the fact that we are all humans. Someone can explore life without the burden of racial awareness by living with the truth that we are all humans and accepting the truth of our shared humanity.

Privilege The short story by Langston Hughes, "Thank You, Ma'am," opens with a boy named Roger trying to steal Mrs. Luella's purse but falling and being caught by Mrs.Luella. Then suddenly, after being dragged by Mrs. Luella to her house, she provided a meal, a place to clean up, and money for the shoes he wanted. This underlines the struggle between these privileges and how using your own privileges to help others is possible. When Roger confirms that he is alone at home, it shows how privilege is not equal. “Ain't nobody home to tell you to wash your face?” “No,” said the boy. ” (Hughes, Page 1) truly drives that point forward. It is a powerful reminder that supporting the underprivileged is an act of our shared humanity, rather than an ethical duty. It really shows the way privilege can affect

Mrs. Luella states how she had also done some acts during her youth but now has earned the privilege she has and used to help Roger. Human Family Maya Angelou’s poem, “Human Family,” explores human identity in a different way. Maya Angelou acknowledges the diversity in the human race and how every being is not alike. Stating stuff such as “I note the obvious differences in the human family”. Some of us are serious; some thrive on comedy.“ (Angelou, Lines 1-4) practically says how people approach ideas, concepts, and life differently, some being serious and others being comedic. This statement can be backed up with real-life examples, such as how some only live day to day, just thinking about today and having fun, while others are serious and committed to the future. Some people take their jobs or school for comedic purposes, while others are completely serious about it. Angelou dives farther into physical attributes: “The variety of our skin tones can confuse, bemuse, and delight (Angelou, Lines 9–10), talking about the beauty found in the differences. Angelou emphasizes the beauty found in the variety of lives and appearances