Collier & Rodriguez-----Extended Understanding

After discussing Collier and Rodriguez and the connections to Delpit I now feel I have a better understanding of the similarities in theory and differences.  At first I thought Delpit and Rodriguez had similar views on the "culture of power" and its reference to education, language, etc.  I know feel that though they both feel one must be a part of the culture of power in order to be successful, they differ on "at what cost" this should be done.  Rodriguez, though he told a personal story of loss and struggles he went through learning English to be a part of ther culture of power, he simply accepts the fact you lose part of your personal culture and individuality.  He feels it is just the price one must pay.  It is a sacrifice worth making in the end in order to be "Americanized" and part of the culture of power--to have success and compete.  However, Delpit does agree that in order to compete with SCWAMMP and in the culture of power you have to learn the codes and rules of how this culture works and functions but she does not agree with losing or giving up with your personal individuality and culture connection you have at home.  To give that up or to sacrifice that would not be beneficial.  She doesn't want you to change who you are......just learn how to "play the game".  Collier has a similar connection to Delpit in the sense that she too doesn't want the home language/culture to be given up but one must begin with that first language and build upon it in order to become successful and have the tools needed to function within "society".    Thses discussions really help put things into perspective and help me to better understand the theories of each.....  :)