Description
In this episode, I interview journalist Dashka Slater about her new book, Accountable, where she writes about the true story of a social media account run by a small group of teens who posted racist memes. The account spread quickly and got edgier as it went. The book follows the account’s profound effect on the teens, friends, and high school. In my interview with Slater, I dive into issues like what compels teens to do things they know are out of bounds, such as acts of racism, the difference between guilt and shame, and transformative justice. I talk to Slater about methods of communicating with our children about preventing doing such acts, and I provide strategies for them to use when they encounter friends who do. I also share advice for parents and teens on dealing with the repercussions of online racism and the complexities of forgiveness and empathy.
Here is a link to Dashka Slater’s website, where you can find a link to her book and much more.
Here is Slater’s Substack, where she has lesson plans, too.
00:04 Introduction and Overview
01:04 The Epidemic of Online Racism
01:43 Unveiling the Story of 'Accountable'
02:42 The Impact of Racist Online Activities
03:01 The Discovery and Consequences of the Racist Account
08:34 The Role of Video Games in Promoting Offensive Language
10:10 The Creation and Spread of the Racist Account
11:35 The Bystander Effect and Group Dynamics
18:52 The Impact on the Victims
21:38 Understanding Different Types of Justice
24:56 The Role of Restorative Justice in Schools
44:43 The Power of Forgiveness and Healing
47:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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