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'Tunnel of Oppression' sheds light on prejudices
The Daily ^ | 02/08/06 | Meghan Peters

Posted on 02/08/2006 10:15:10 AM PST by Patriot62

The Tunnel of Oppression -- an event to raise awareness about oppression in America -- was showcased in the University of Washington's student union building (HUB).

Sponsored by Housing and Food Services, the project was put together by resident advisors, resident directors and other student leaders dedicated to making oppression a known issue.

"I hope it opens up people's minds to realizing that these things do exist," said senior Kelly Ronan, project chair and resident advisor (RA).

RAs were in charge of putting together the nine rooms that exhibited various types of oppression, including educational disparities and disabilities.

Many of them felt strongly about raising awareness within the community.

"I hope that people start wanting to talk about it and think about it," said RA Kali Jensen, a junior. "I think that's the most important thing, even if we don't change their opinions."

Exhibits displayed posters with comments often heard by the oppressed group.

Large signs with statements, such as "No tears for queers" and "Thank God for AIDS," were featured in the homophobia display while "Welcome to America, now speak English" was written on the wall of the linguistics oppression room.

Other exhibits incorporated multimedia presentations including the white privilege room, which played the 2005 film Crash.

"I like how they integrated media," said Laura Knudsen, a junior. "It made it more interactive."

Others expressed their hope for change through the project.

"I think everyone should walk through the Tunnel of Oppression and maybe there will be some changes in the community and around school," said freshman Erinn Unger. "Hopefully someday there won't be a need for a Tunnel of Oppression."

The project takes place at campuses across the country, but this is its fourth year at the UW.

Though the exhibit only stands for one day, those involved said the day was an important step in changing perspectives of oppression.

"Having one day to catch a glimpse of lives of those different than us is better than not understanding difference at all," said Sarah Auditore, a junior who helped with the disabilities display.


TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Washington
KEYWORDS: chatroom; college; homosexualagenda; leftismoncampus; liberalism; moralabsolutes; pc; racism; university
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To: EveningStar

Thanks for the ping.


41 posted on 02/08/2006 11:36:49 AM PST by GOPJ (Scantily dressed women a blasphemy? Will cowardly newspapers drop lingerie ads?)
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To: EveningStar

I get to attend another harassment awareness class at work. We are promised a new film this time.


42 posted on 02/08/2006 11:40:17 AM PST by dynachrome ("Where am I? Where am I going? Why am I in a handbasket?")
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To: A message
"Our VP was oppressing Leahy that day in a most rigorous and truthful way."
When the oppression is richly deserved - is it still an oppression? Besides, the dose administered at the time seems to have worn out. Time to repeat.
43 posted on 02/08/2006 11:40:26 AM PST by GSlob
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To: antiRepublicrat

Das stimmt!

Wann ich kann in Deutchland besuchen. Ich spreche Deutch.

I may not speak it well but I make every effort to do so. I am a guest in their country. IT IS A MATTER OF RESPECT.

I get pretty fired up on the language thing.


44 posted on 02/08/2006 11:41:25 AM PST by A message
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To: GSlob
When the oppression is richly deserved - is it still an oppression?

No, I forgot the quotation marks and maybe a sarcasm tag for oppression. Leahy deserved it, he is an unquestionable ______head.

45 posted on 02/08/2006 11:45:47 AM PST by A message
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To: Patriot62

"Other exhibits incorporated multimedia presentations including the white privilege room, which played the 2005 film Crash."

So they're just assuming that because I'm white I have "privilege". So good to know these people never stereotype anyone.


46 posted on 02/08/2006 11:50:47 AM PST by Tzimisce (How Would Mohammed Vote? Hillary for President!)
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To: Patriot62

Looks like a "Rev." Phelps event.


47 posted on 02/08/2006 11:55:26 AM PST by anonymous_user (62% of repondents say they lie to pollsters.)
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To: wagglebee; MillerCreek; DBeers; DirtyHarryY2K

AACK!


48 posted on 02/08/2006 12:00:05 PM PST by little jeremiah
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To: Patriot62
"No tears for queers" and "Thank God for AIDS," were featured in the homophobia display....

It's not homophobia, few people are afraid of queers. The correct term is homonauseous.

49 posted on 02/08/2006 12:03:33 PM PST by isthisnickcool (Jack Bauer: "By the time I'm finished with you you're going to wish you felt this good again".)
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To: A message
Wann ich kann in Deutchland besuchen. Ich spreche Deutch.

What really pissed me off is when Germans would recognize my American accent and switch to speaking English. I know they're being nice and/or want to practice their English, but I wanted to practice my verdammt German.

50 posted on 02/08/2006 12:04:17 PM PST by antiRepublicrat
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To: Patriot62

Ya wanna learn about oppression in America? Light up a cigarette inside the exhibit. You'll learn more than you ever wanted to know about the subject.


51 posted on 02/08/2006 12:11:52 PM PST by Redcloak ("Shiny... Let's be bad guys.")
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To: LanPB01
Do you mean Big Gay Al's Big Gay Animal Sanctuary?
52 posted on 02/08/2006 12:13:40 PM PST by Camel Joe (WANTED: Hot Tar and Feathers... I've Got a Rail)
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To: Redcloak

"Light up a cigarette inside the exhibit."

Should make a fun video.


53 posted on 02/08/2006 12:14:33 PM PST by dynachrome ("Where am I? Where am I going? Why am I in a handbasket?")
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To: Patriot62

OH MY!

This is EXACTLY like the South park episode with the intollerace death camp!

Are the leftists this stupid or is this some kind of April Fools joke?


54 posted on 02/08/2006 12:14:34 PM PST by longtermmemmory (VOTE!)
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To: EveningStar

South Park fans should faintly hear the Ballad of Lemmiwinks when looking at the tunnel in post 28


55 posted on 02/08/2006 12:16:01 PM PST by ko_kyi
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To: antiRepublicrat
I have been complimented numerous times because I don't have an American accent. But that has an opposite affect.

If the person does not know, ich bin Amerikaner, they will speak to me fast and I get way over my head for my language skills.

Then I have to wie bitte, and ich verstehe sie nicht until I tell them I am American.

What I like about Germans is they warm up to me very quickly when they realize I am trying to speak their language and be respectful. They will say, "I understand because German is a difficult language to learn."

It is a matter of trying. When I encounter , errr, non citizens here that don't even try, it bothers me.

56 posted on 02/08/2006 12:24:24 PM PST by A message
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To: dynachrome

ROFLMAO


57 posted on 02/08/2006 12:24:31 PM PST by Camel Joe (WANTED: Hot Tar and Feathers... I've Got a Rail)
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To: antiRepublicrat; A message
Good for both of you and I agree with your sentiments. Ich habe Deutsch in der Hochschule und der Universitat studieren. I never got less than an "A." I would have relished the opportunity to go to Germany and practice my German.

You would think people coming to live in America permanently would see it among many things as an opportunity to learn a new language. Many of them don't.

58 posted on 02/08/2006 12:33:25 PM PST by TAdams8591 (The first amendment does NOT protect vulgar and obscene speech.)
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To: Patriot62
"I hope that people start wanting to talk about it and think about it," said RA Kali Jensen, a junior. "I think that's the most important thing, even if we don't change their opinions."

Fully indoctrinated and brainwashed leftist minion.

59 posted on 02/08/2006 12:39:20 PM PST by subterfuge ("The Kennedys are not real Democrats. They have their own party." --Tip O'Neill)
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To: TAdams8591

Aber Sie schreiben viel besser Deutsch dann ich.

I hope you someday get to visit there. I myself am addicted to Wurst. Doch, die Wurst ist sehr gut.


60 posted on 02/08/2006 12:41:04 PM PST by A message
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