Overview
Jordan, a high school junior, discovers that their school's history club has been consistently ignoring contributions of marginalized groups in their presentations. Jordan knows that bringing attention to this could lead to significant tension among club members but believes it's necessary to pro...
The Choice
Should Jordan speak up about the omission or stay silent?
Quick Stats
- Grade Band
- Grades 9-12
- Reading Level
- Level 11.328690031152647
- Word Count
- 321 words
- Published
- Mar 23, 2026
The Dilemma
Jordan, a high school junior, discovers that their school's history club has been consistently ignoring contributions of marginalized groups in their presentations. Jordan knows that bringing attention to this could lead to significant tension among club members but believes it's necessary to promote justice and inclusion. However, Jordan is also up for a leadership position in the club, and speaking out might jeopardize that opportunity. One afternoon, during a meeting, a club member asks, 'Jordan, you've been quiet. What do you think about our next topic?'
Values in Tension
This dilemma explores the tension between two important values:
Consider how these values might conflict or complement each other in this situation.
Your Options
Speak up and risk losing leadership chance
Stay silent to secure the leadership position
Questions for Reflection
Take a moment to consider these questions. There are no "right" answers ā the goal is to explore different perspectives and develop your own reasoning.
- 1
What are the potential long-term impacts of each choice?
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How important is it to have diverse perspectives in history?
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What role does courage play in seeking justice?
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How might others perceive each choice Jordan makes?
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What does self-determination mean in this context?
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Philosophical Perspective
Insights from Frederick Douglass
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