I feel like a broken record with the other topic. I’ll resume that another day, and I kinda regret even bringing it up simply because I know it’s a touchy subject. I forgot what I even said to begin with to be honest. But gonna chill for a bit so I can resume with a clear head.
I’m not triggered nor offended, but I cannot help but feel pressure when talking about that issue, simply because I leave out one word or sentence and the entire post goes BOOM.
Anyway, link in question.
This may seem silly now, but imagine if this is put in a faculty rulebook. Or a student’s handbook.
Here are some frightening ones.
When I look at you, I don’t see color.
There is only one race, the human race.
America is a melting pot. (as false as it is these days...yeah)
Denying the experiences of students by questioning the credibility/validity of their stories (because you know, only white people lie or exaggerate)
White man or woman clutches his/her purse or checks wallet as a Black or Latino person approaches. (I’d check my door anytime I saw any pedestrian heading towards me - just in case.)
While walking through the halls of the Chemistry building, a professor approaches a post-doctoral student of color to ask if she/he is lost, making the assumption that the person is trying to break into one of the labs
I believe the most qualified person should get the job.
Men and women have equal opportunities for achievement.
Gender plays no part in who we hire.
Everyone can succeed in this society, if they work hard enough.
Affirmative action is racist.
In addition, another university is trying to make it so you can anonymously report “microaggressions”
http://theithacan.org/news/ic-sga-passes-bill-to-create-system-to-report-microaggressions/
Imagine if these two were combined.