magnani matus russell sgli reflection
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What is SGLI?
● Summer program in Hawaii
● Global interaction● Hear interesting
speakers● Explore Hawaii
What did we learn?
● Equity○ What is equity?
■ Learning how to put everybody on the same playing field
○ Inequities in society everywhere today
○ Brainstorming how to solve this issue
Equity vs Equality
● Equity○ Fairness
● Equality○ Sameness
● Inequity○ Unfair/Unjust
● Inequality○ Unequal
Equity Equality
Where are there inequities in society?
● Race● Sexuality● Gender● Socioeconomic● Age● Religion● Many more not listed here
Our project
● Form II advisory discussion sessions in the next semester○ Groups- a high schooler, advisor, and the advisory
■ Open floor to discuss what we see in society○ Objective
■ Promote equity awareness at Haverford● Discussion points
○ Equity■ Injustice, bias, and discrimination in society
● What causes these problems in society?● Where are these problems around the world?● How do they relate to Haverford?
Why have this project?
● Ability to discuss these topics openly○ Place of communication○ Learn how we, as Haverford men, can
help society● Overall goal
■ Recognize importance of giving everyone similar opportunities and level the playing field
How this applies to Haverford
● Great education makes great leaders○ Going to be making the decisions for the future
■ Important to respect and treat everybody the way they deserve
What we have accomplished so far
● Assembly with 8th grade right before break○ Gave similar presentation○ Had open discussion about equity and inequities○ Successful buy-in from the kids
Moving forward
● 1-2 advisory periods with the kids discussing inequities○ Productive conversation○ Survey from the kids for feedback○ Figuring out a way to continue these discussions in the MS