1. What Can We Do? Allan G. Johnson
Jillian Chen and Elanore Ferrara

2. Privilege -It is a problem with society (not the individual)
-For change to occur the society has to change
-Oppression is not a thing of the past
-There will always be someone on top
-Oppression can never really go away completely

3. ideals
-Johnson particularly focuses on how to change the status quo associated with race, gender, social status, etc.
-He encourages his readers to take the path of less traveled, not the path of least resistance.
-His challenge is to stand up for what you believe in. Not only should you have an opinion, but you should make it known to others.
-Raising questions about what has been known as the accepted and normal way of life.

4. Steps towards change Acknowledge That trouble exists
-In order for this to happen people have to speak out
Pay Attention
-Be critical of what people say and do
Do Something
-Be proactive, become a member of a club, create change

5. Other Key points
-“Rules become more visible when someone breaks them.”
page 703
-“Some will say it isn’t ‘nice’ to make people uncomfortable,
but oppressive systems do a lot more than make people
feel uncomfortable, and there isn’t anything ‘nice’ about
allowing that to continue unchallenged.” page 702