English Teacher Behaving Properly by Pulling Up Her Skirt
As a Westerner with a strong appreciation for the arts and humanities, I find it appalling when cultural insensitivity is displayed in the media. When I came across a video on the popular social media app "Tangxin Short Video Vlog" (also known as "Sugar Heart Short Video Vlog") featuring a cat named Youzi, I was disgusted by the inappropriate behavior of an English teacher.
The Video
The video, which was targeted for young children (or "nouuu" in the Chinese language), showed an English teacher named Ms. Zhang attempting to engage her students by singing and dancing in a skimpy outfit. As she danced, she repeatedly pulled up her skirt, revealing her undergarments to the camera. This behavior was not only inappropriate for the target audience, but also perpetuated harmful stereotypes about women.
Cultural Insensitivity
The behavior displayed in the video is not only harmful to women, but also culturally insensitive. It is important to understand that the way English is taught and learned varies greatly across different cultures. In a Western context, this behavior would be considered highly inappropriate for a teacher. It is crucial for English teachers to understand and respect the cultural norms of their students.
Educational Responsibility
As educators, it is our responsibility to provide a safe and respectful learning environment for our students. This includes modeling appropriate behavior and avoiding actions that may be disrespectful or offensive. Ms. Zhang's behavior not only failed to provide a safe learning environment, but also perpetuated harmful stereotypes and objectified women.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the behavior displayed by Ms. Zhang in the "Sugar Heart Short Video Vlog" is unacceptable and harmful. It is important for educators to be mindful of the cultural context in which they teach and to model appropriate behavior for their students. By doing so, we can create a safe and respectful learning environment for all students.
