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Cultural Appropriation And Costumes, Sam Tracy
Cultural Appropriation And Costumes, Sam Tracy
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Every year the conversation about politically-correct Halloween costumes rears its ugly head, only to die down once the holiday is over. The conversation consists of one side claiming disrespect and insensitivity toward their cultures and identities, and the other side arguing about the limits of political correctness. In recent years, more and more college campuses are taking the subject seriously. So far, the University of Maine has not been one of them.
Diversity Week And Islamic Awareness Week Bring Community Together, Allya Uteuova
Diversity Week And Islamic Awareness Week Bring Community Together, Allya Uteuova
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Students and members of the University of Maine community came together to celebrate the differences and similarities that make up our campus during Diversity Week and Islamic Awareness Week, March 27–31, 2017. Put on by the Office of Multicultural Student Life, Diversity Week started back in 2014. So, what exactly is diversity? When people hear this word, they often associate it with multiculturalism. Diversity is the make up of a group of people who have different characteristics. These characteristics can differ in socioeconomic backgrounds, abilities, countries, races, genders and religions. Multiculturalism is the difference between cultures. It is meant to …