Jane Elliot's Blue Eyes Brown Eyes Experiment

Hello Everyone,

I had briefly discussed this experiment the other day in class and feel it is worthwhile watching!

My analysis:

When an individual feels they have power they become invincible. The feeling they can do anything because they have the power or control. When you do not have power you feel vulnerable. Helpless, unsure how to change the situation or feel trapped.
When you have experienced both you begin to develop empathy.
I think once you have experienced something or have emotional intelligence, your actions and reactions are different.

If you were once bullied and know how it feels, why would you want to bully someone else?
You could choose to bully anyhow but if you think of how you felt, you will realize it is not worth it.

I think it is important to think about others... Reactions, feelings, thoughts etc.
We learn at a very early age -
* If you don't have anything nice to say, do not say it at all.
* Treat other's the way you want to be treated.

I hope you enjoy the video - A Class Divided

Website of the master mind behind this invigorating experiment Jane Elliot
http://www.janeelliott.com/


Videos

Clip 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BrFHq-t2VY

Clip 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UbNp15zDtE

Clip 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPIxU6_ClIM

Clip 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLEEJuHgnk4

Cheers,
Alexis
:)