For this week’s reading, I have a chance to further understand my school’s history and Amy Block’s personal journey. In fact, the reading "Whistleblower" changed my view of an academic institution and justice. It takes courage and resources to become a hero. The world isn’t black and white. There are many grey areas happening every day under the table. Even though you are doing the right things, it didn’t mean the good result will follow. Amy Block Joy is one of the examples. She was trying to do the right things but everything had a cost. The truth is the most expensive one. I was pretty shocked when I read this article. I always believe academia is a final land of peace because students come here to learn the truth and become the person that can do the right things. It is acceptable that Wall Street or Silicon Valley are corrupt because they all established for profit, but higher education should never be a business. The quality of students will determine the future of a country. As a minority, I think our situation will pretty much similar to Amy’s. We want justice and equity but the overall group has no resources and power to claim it. If we act like a whistleblower, trouble will go after us. It still a long way for us to go. Asian Americans’ career path shouldn’t only focus on the field of STEM but also in the field of media and law.
Question: Does more Asian officials in the government will help promote equity and justice?
Reference: “Ethic and ‘Breaking Bad’: Developing and practicing ethical skills” Joy, A. B. (2010). Whistleblower. Point Richmond, CA: Bay Tree Pub.
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