Hey guys! I attempted to submit my video, but it says the MB amount was too long for the limit. I will try again to post the video so you guys have a better grasp on my speech. However, for now I would like to just ask you guys some questions based on my last RCL post, which was the speech outline.
I am just a little confused on what I should add into the partition section of my speech. What are some examples of strong explanations as to why people should not assume one’s race? Also, for my closing of the speech, before I mention my ethnicity, do you think my original final sentences are a strong enough wrap up?
Overall, I just need to work on a few of my points mentioned in the speech, and make them less vague.
*I now have the link – I apologize for posting this extremely late!*
https://psu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/Speech/1_qziiy212
I think your closing is pretty good, I feel like they get the point of your speech across pretty well. You could talk about the problems that individuals face when they’re Indian but people don’t think that they are, like how it sucks to constantly deal with assumptions like that. I can’t come up with anything specific off of the top of my head. Maybe like talk more about the “but you’re so white-washed” interactions that you have experienced.
I totally agree that your conclusion is a great way to wrap up the speech. In terms of ideas for your partition, I would hammer home the idea of empathy. There are many specific examples of stereotyping that highlight how harmful it can be. It can cause imposter syndrome, create an identity crisis, or isolate people from their communities. So, you can use examples like these to tie back into your story and emphasize your conclusion.
You have a strong conclusion. I wouldn’t change any part of it. For your partition, the only thing I can really think of is how assuming people’s race may cause people to feel like an outcast, but I don’t have any specific examples. Sorry, I know that wasn’t really helpful. Maybe just elaborate more on your personal experience, or go online and see if any famous people of color have shared their own stories of such experiences.