From participating in the values workshop surrounding inequalities, it became evident how we are so unaware of the impact. We can become so involved in our own personal situations we are unaware of those around us. This was highlighted throughout this workshop.
We started by being seated at 4 different tables with 8 peers. The task was then explained that we were to develop a material which would be useful to a new student at Dundee University. The lecturer then handed out 4 brown envelopes which she said contained our resources. We then proceeded to open our groups envelope to find very limited resources including 3 sheets of paper, an envelope, blu tack, paper clips and 3 pens. We then began brainstorming what would be useful for us as students and proceeded with this idea.
When presenting our idea, it was still not noticeable to our group that we had been provided a smaller amount of resources than other groups. It was only when the scoring and explanation was given at the end of the workshop did the method become clear.
The groups were so engrossed in their own situation, with their own resources and ideas. It was unknown that groups like ours were making our resources stretch to create our idea while others were overwhelmed with help and resources for their ideas. I feel that this task was carried out in a way to make us feel the impact of inequalities. I feel this is an important lesson and personally something I will remember and carry with me when working with children and young people. I will know to keep in mind that every individual has different upbringings and requirements and to not allow any individual to feel unequal due to this. That is the main lesson I learned from this workshop activity and feel it made a great impact.
