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Keeping Your Distance: Nothing New
It’s no surprise that social distancing has suddenly become part of our everyday vocabulary, considering that close human-to-human contact maximizes the spread of the coronavirus. In the last month, this concept has blown up on social media and has evolved … Continue reading
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Tagged African Americans, autistic, Canadians, Chinese, coronavirus, COVID-19, Emory Bogardus, emotional closeness, geographical distance, Hindus, history, immigrants, Lydia Bourouiba, MIT, Muslims, pandemic, prejudice, segregation, social distance, social distance scale, social isolation, social media, sociology, The Washington Post, transgender
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Racial Tensions with Police, Privilege, and Perspective: Thirteen “Assets” in My Life
As a white, middle class male who lives in a suburb of Baltimore, I enjoy what Peggy McIntosh refers to as “an invisible package of unearned assets which I can count on cashing in each day.” My interaction with my … Continue reading
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Tagged " racial tensions, "I can't breathe, African Americans, coping fatigue, diversity, Eliis Cose, Erik Garner, gender, Michael Brown, Peggy McIntosh, perspective, police, race, race relations, racism, social class, social distance, socioeconomic status, Trayvon Martin, white privilege, Whites
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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
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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