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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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Tagged African Americans, Ava DuVernay, Baltimore City Community College, black males, Black teenagers, Central Park Five, classroom climate, crime, diversity, economically disadvantaged, Exonerated Five, historically black college, Historically Black Community Colleges, Introduction to Sociology, John Macionis, Kenyon College, minority, New York City, Oprah Winfrey, Pearson, Prentice Hall, race, rape, self fulfilling prophecy, Society the Basics, sociology, sociology curriculum, warm classroom climate
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Can Buttigieg Relate?
When Mayor Pete Buttigieg made the comment that his experience as a gay man helps him relate to the struggles of African Americans, I was initially surprised by the reaction. Like many African Americans, he knows what it’s like to … Continue reading
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Tagged " privilege, African Americans, Biden, Buttigieg, disabled, empathy, gay, Harvard, identity, Indiana, inequality, Latinos, minority, poor, presidential campaign, race, race relations, role model, Sanders, social class, South Bend, The Washington Post, U.S. presidential campaign, Warren, White Americans
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Uncovering White Privilege
As a white person, I experience privileges everyday. I have these privileges simply because of my race. I did not earn them. I did not work for them. And I typically do not think about them. I just accept and … Continue reading
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Tagged affirmative action, diversity, minority, race, white privilege
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Tim Tebow, a Muslim, and Insensitivity?
With the media’s fascination with unique individuals and the world of sports, it is not surprising that Tim Tebow has garnered a whole lot of attention in recent weeks. Tebow, quarterback of the resurgent Denver Broncos and a Christian who … Continue reading
The Majority Culture?
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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Tagged " privilege, ADA, Christian, disability, diversity, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, heterosexual, hot button, intersection theory, language, Latino, majority, male, marginalized, minority, physical attractiveness, power, race, social class, white
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Speaking With Authority Part III
After almost a month-long hiatus due to end of school year stuff (grading, exams, papers…) and family issues, ready to resume my blog. Initially, I raised the question, “What background, qualifications, and experiences prepare us to speak with authority on … Continue reading
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Tagged CEO, disability, diversity, diversity expert, duration, education, equal-status relationship, gender, intensity, labels, language, life experiences, minority, outsider, personal growth, psychological toll, race, social distance, speaking with authority on diversity, Special Olympics
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Choose to Stretch Your Cultural Comfort Zone
When we select a college, most of us look for a place where we will be comfortable. This might mean finding a student body that looks like us, talks like us, and acts like us. Perhaps, this is one of … Continue reading