Word: socialism
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Three social events hosted by Asian Americans at Harvard and the assemblage of minorities at the Union's dining tables are cited as proof that minority groups are becoming exclusive...
Albert Hsia, in his editorial of March 9, 1989, shows an intolerance towards minority organizations whose purposes are primarily social. He has confused the desirable goal of integration of public institutions and activities with a mistaken expectation of a fully integrated private social life. A free society should move towards equal access in the public arena, but only an authoritarian society would restrict its members from associating with one another according to personal inclination...
...editorial's author is gravely wrong to accuse the annual Blind Date that is sponsored by the Wellesley Asian Student Association of being "just another retreat from normal, integrated activity." It is an individual's choice to determine with whom and through what means he or she meets and socializes with other, especially those with whom he or she might form intimate relationships. To condemn social gatherings where most individuals are of one group is to demand that all dancing pairs be interracial. The Wellesley event is not an example of discriminatory practice; it is open to all interested persons...
...editorial's author also makes an artificial distinction between cultural and social activities, declaring that cultural activities are legitimate while social activities are illegitimate functions for minority organizations. In reality, culture is a result of shared experience, and social interaction is often a reflection of cultural norms. Cultural activities should not be "just a show" to be viewed by outsiders but also a celebration of experience by those participating. Social interaction occurs amongst individuals of a particular ethnic group as an enunciation of particular means of communication. For example, those who do not know the degree of respect given...
Forget Tom Wolfe. Wade Boggs is providing the real social commentary...