Tag Archives: ” privilege

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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Work/Family Balance: A Male Perspective (Part Two)

Does Sarah Palin “have it all?”  Three days after the birth of her first child, she was back to being Governor of Alaska.  A few years ago, Palin had a child with Down syndrome, Trig.  And while she credits a … Continue reading

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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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Diversity UNconsciousness – Top 5

My Top 5 for 2010, listed in no particular order: One: Terry Jones, the Florida pastor, who gained fleeting world-wide fame in the wake of his plan to torch thousands of Qurans on the anniversary of 911. The overpublicized and … Continue reading

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