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Intellectual Diversity
Too often, intellectual diversity is pushed to one side when the issues of diversity and inclusion are discussed. That, I believe, is unfortunate. Diversity, to my way of thinking, includes all of the ways in which we are different. Intellectual … Continue reading
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Tagged college professor, conservative, critical thinking, cultural intelligence, diversity, gender, inclusion, intellectual diversity, learning climate, organizational priorities, pedagogy, perspective-shifting, political thought, realms of thought, research funding, social class, student achievement, temple grandin, Women's Ways of Knowing
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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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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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What if Slater was…
Sometimes, the relevance of certain dimensions of diversity, such race, gender, marital status, and age can be overblown, largely invisible, or irrelevant. Sometimes not. Consider the popularity of Steven Slater, the fed-up JetBlue flight attendant who let his emotions get … Continue reading
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Tagged age, beer, bilingual, gender, muslim, quitting, race, Slater, Steven Slater, workplace
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