Word: lanzo
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...writing in response to the guest commentary "Erring in the Name of Multiculturalism" (Feb. 25, 1994). In their editorial Mr. Lanzo and Mr. Sterling claim that the "ethnocentrism" of an Ethnic Studies department "threatens to lead us into an abyss of academic separatism" and that "we should incorporate multiple perspectives into a coherent whole...
...Lanzo and Mr. Sterling's actual arguments also lack factual support. They supposedly correct the definition of multiculturalism by stating it "is the inclusion and integration of noteworthy individuals and groups...into a common curriculum...
...Lanzo and Mr. Sterling also call for the dismantling of Harvard's Afro-American Studies program, despite the fact it is "among the best--if not the best--in the nation." Once again the facts refute their theories...
Ethnic Studies is not divisive, nor is it "defined by race." And yes, Mr. Lanzo and Mr. Sterling, this definitely "flies in the face of the image of America as a melting pot." We are not a society which is gradually moving towards blending into a colorless, faceless mass, but a multiperspective, and yes, multicultural society with unique historical determinations and distinctions. --Jennifer Ching '96, co-president Alex Cho '96, co-president Steve Lim '97, vice-president Irene Cheng '97 Veronica Jung '97 Asian American Association, Steering Committee
...Doug Lanzo '94 and Gabe Sterling '94 are director and vice-director, respectively, of the Harvard Philosophy Project