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Sterling and Racism: Five Myths

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Dr. Bucher

We should be shocked.  The number of people who said they were shocked by Sterling’s comments speaks volumes about our cultural and racial encapsulation.  Sterling comments are not out of the ordinary nor is it particularly shocking that someone in … Continue reading →

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Social Class Bias

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Dr. Bucher

As a dimension of diversity, social class carries tremendous economic, educational, and political importance. Yet, when diversity is defined and discussed, social class is often totally ignored or at best, an afterthought. Consider the following stories as reported in the … Continue reading →

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The Majority Culture?

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Dr. Bucher

Recently, someone recognized as a diversity “expert” made the statement, “the majority culture is defined as white, male, heterosexual, Christian and not having an ADA-defined disability.” In this context, majority culture refers to those with more power and privilege, those … Continue reading →

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