Word: equalize
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...instincts tell us to apply the same basic principles to racial dialogue, and in practice we usually do. Even the staunchest advocates of equal opportunity racism must admit that contemporary culture grants a special leeway to public figures who mock their own ethnic group. It is hard to imagine that a white Dave Chappelle would have much success casually tossing around the n-word on national television. Similarly, if a gentile comedian told us to “throw the Jew down the well,” it would lead to an uproar, but when Sacha Baron Cohen?...
...there are the occasional appearances of a girl in hotpants and a red jacket, whom the program identifies as “DJ’s Girlfriend/Fertility Goddess.” Nearly everyone is wearing layers of white makeup, lipstick, and a wig, which creates an effect that is equal parts Restoration Comedy and Rocky Horror...
...Harvard has no choice but to grant all alums equal privileges, according to Reardon...
...Jacqueline Bhabha, Executive Director of the University Committee on Human Rights Studies, says she supports Harvard’s policy of granting alumni equal reunion and directory privileges, but thinks Harvard should “protect the integrity of the institution” by exercising discretion when accepting gifts...
CORRECTION: The April 27 news article "Equal Privileges For Notorious Alums" incorrectly implied that Harvard's non-discrimination policy does not cover white males. In fact, the policy is not limited to cover a specific group of individuals; it more broadly protects against discrimination based on race, gender, and other factors...