A California university advises its students to report on professors who consistently do not call them in class as one way to reduce “race-related stress,” according to the university’s website.
California State University Monterey Bay’s (CSUMB) Personal Growth and Health Center provides a list of recommendations on its website to inform students of ways they can cope with “racism & discrimination” and reduce “race-related stress” that could impact their “academic and social success,” according to its website. The Center advised students to document acts of racism or discrimination including not calling on a student in class, minimizing contributions or teaching a “racially biased” curriculum. (RELATED: Binghamton University Stops Prof From Prioritizing ‘Non-White Folks’ During Class Discussions)
“Document acts of racism or intolerance. Don’t ignore or minimize your experiences, and think broadly about what could be an act of racism. It doesn’t have to be an overt act (e.g., professor consistently not calling on you or minimizing your contributions, curriculum racially biased, etc),” the list reads. “Talk to someone you trust and report it.”
A section from the “Coping with Racism & Discrimination” list.
Race-related stress is the “psychological distress associated with experiences of racism,” according to the Center. It clarifies that students can experience this type of stress even if a “racist act” did not occur.
“Race-related stress reactions only require that a person believes that they were the target of racism,” the webpage reads.
The university claims that students who experience race-related stress could feel a variety of emotions including anger, anxiety, fear and resentment and may turn towards substance abuse and isolation, according to the website. Race-related stress could also result in health concerns including heart disease, hypertension and muscle tension.
“These psychological and physical effects can have a significant effect on your daily life. For example, if you feel isolated due to experiences of racism, you may be reluctant to interact with students from different racial/ethnic backgrounds or participate in campus activities such as student organizations, intramural sports, classroom discussions, and study groups,” the website reads.
In addition to reporting on professors, the list advises students to build support networks, practice spirituality and self-care and becoming active in activism or political causes.
CSUMB did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.
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