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...diversity. He cannot be referring to "the exact proposal--put forth this fall," since this proposal does not, to date, exist. Regardless, the aim of ethnic studies parallels that of programs such as Women's Studies or Afro-American Studies--to approach the humanities and social sciences within a valid perspective which many students and faculty share. The fact that such a curriculum inevitably increases the "diversity" of Harvard's curriculum does not mean that it is the sole goal of anyone who supports Ethnic Studies. Besides, why is Choi so afraid of "diversity"? It's a fact of life...
Finally Choi fails to consider that perhaps the reason he does not see Latino or Asian American studies as valid or significant areas of study is not that they do not exist, but precisely that he cannot see them, because they have been suppressed or superseded by a Eurocentric dominant culture which isn't interested in Ethnic Studies. However, Choi denies the possibility that any group in American history, besides Afro-Americans, have experienced any sort of "enduing political, social, and economic divide...
...needed a campus group to represent the bands," Demay says. "It should establish the rock scene at Harvard as a valid art form...
Kills are only valid within the Quincy House gates or at the De Wolfe Street building, but certain parts of the house are off limits, including the weight room and the grill...
These common concerns of life underlie the only valid arguments for maintaining the ban: privacy and morale...