When someone was treated as an “O”

          Describe an experience that directly affected you or that you observed where someone was treated as an “O”. What did you, or could you have done to minimize this experience? Think of 3 different ages or points in your life, for example, ages 6, 12, and 18. .What racial identity development stage would you say you were in for each of these stages and why? .What factors can you think of that may have impacted any changes in your racial identity development stages from one age to another? .Do you feel that each of these stages could have been better supported by the caregivers, educators, peers, or colleagues around you? 3 Reflecting on the McNickles section, what explains the perception gap that exists between whites and African Americans when it comes to matters of race and racism? Do you agree with McNickles?