A difficult conversation is a situation in which at least two parties are engaged where (a) there are differing opinions, perceptions, and needs/wants, (b) feelings and emotions run strong, and (c) the consequences or stakes for us are significant.
Evaluate the short story and graphic below:
- How does this cartoon address the topics we've learned about here?
- Using the photo as a template, sketch your own version of the story to make it more relevant to 2017 by switching the elephant for a more current topic and the blind men to other individuals or groups in society. Don't worry about your drawing skills here. It's the message we're hoping to see shine through!
- Consider a piece of one of the articles that you found to be interesting. Explain what made it interesting for you. Did you agree or disagree with the author on this point? Do you have a personal connection to the content? Can you provide an alternative view?