Word: ethnics
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...October, the Asian American Association organized a debate between student leaders on the legitimacy of ethnic groups at Harvard. In a tightly packed room, students argued whether ethnic groups on campus were fundamentally devoted to promoting diversity or simply segregationist social clubs...
During the course of the otherwise contentious debate, there was agreement on just one claim: that ethnic organizations could be justified only to the extent to which they promote diversity by fostering deeper intercultural understanding, dialogue and interaction. Culture shows, panels and discussion groups all contribute to that end. But the agreement that Harvard's ethnic groups should serve to educate and enlighten was coupled with the understanding that two main obstacles undermine this general purpose...
First, members of ethnic organizations are perceived to socialize with one another, often to the exclusion of forming interethnic and interracial relationships. The perception that ethnic blocking groups and dining hall tables are common--regardless of the validity of that perception--contributes to the claim that ethnic groups promote self-segregation...
...would like to move away from [dominant historical themes of heroism and patriotism] and teach about Vietnam's ethnic and regional diversity, as well as implications of Vietnam's territorial expansion over the centuries...
Santa Barbara, the soap-opera resort by the sea, is no cauldron of ethnic conflict. Founded by Spanish friars in the 18th century, it has evolved into a complacent retirement community where Latinos, a third of the population, work mostly in low-wage jobs, waiting tables and tending lawns. They rarely challenge the Anglo establishment. But last week, as the school board was preparing to scrap the city's 25-year-old bilingual-education program, 400 Latino families called a three-day strike, boycotting schools and setting up an alternative academy in a community center. At a boisterous public hearing...