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Students Make Themselves Heard: The Central Park Five :  Part 2 (of 4)

Previously: As a White professor teaching sociology and diversity at a Historically Black college (Baltimore City Community College), I often dealt with sensitive and potentially divisive issues. This particular day, one of my Intro Soc students raised a question on … Continue reading

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Students Make Themselves Heard: “The Central Park Five” (Part 1 of 4)

Whenever I teach a class, I feel it’s critically important to set the tone on the very first day we meet.  In part, this means going over the syllabus and my expectations for the course.  Equally important, I share a … Continue reading

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Five Myths About Straight White Males

Straight while males are a monolithic group defined by a variety of economic, social, and political privileges. This myth ignores the tremendous diversity that exists among straight white males.  They are rich and poor, young and old, highly educated and … Continue reading

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Media, “Ordinary” Muslims, and The Need for Balance

What we need are more shows about Muslim terrorists.  That appears to be what is wrong with a new reality show, “All American Muslim.”   The Muslims on this show are too assimilated, too ordinary, and too American.  The Florida Family … Continue reading

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