Introductory Seminar (CGST205)

Because of the fact that Haile was unable to attend our second meeting, Tamiraa and I were able to ask our intended questions on our third visit to their house. Before sitting down and discussing, Simon and I spent about an hour and a half going through homework he had saved up, which consisted of …

While cultural sensitivity certainly has its place as an important element in a more developed approach to educational equity, when cultural initiatives are used to try and remedy inequity and injustice is where we run into issues. Learning about culture should not replace serious efforts to eradicate forms of discrimination, and an obsession with it …

Class: Upper-middle class I’m well-off in terms of my socioeconomic status, which means that I enjoy the historical privilege of better resources and more access to power. This can also manifest itself through unearned advantages like good childhood healthcare or insurance, and opportunities like going to a rigorous school in a safe neighborhood. Social class …