ASU student objects to sensitivity exercise (Assigned the identity of a gay Hispanic)

East Valley Tribune (Arizona) ^ | 1/21/07 | David Discobing

[FlyVet]

Oh yes, isn't it nice to know that our Institutes of Higher Education are teaching Role Playing. That's so important compared to such paltry things as math, science, engineering, and English.

It's a good sign that there are students rebelling against Analistic Statist UniDiversity's load of PC nonsense. But, those cheerleaders sure are cute. :P

[oh8eleven]

When they are mandatory, ... they're simply divisive and wrong.
When they are mandatory, ... they're brainwashing.

[aruanan]

ASU Residential Life spokeswoman Diana Medina said the role-play was designed to examine the effects of racism, classism and “homophobia” on different cultural and economic groups.

How about how a conservative student is treated by liberal staff who have a ton of money to spend on whatever brainwashing activities their hearts desire? Oh, wait. That's what actually happened.

[Mr.Unique]

A woman with a Southern accent told him there was nothing he could do. She said he was going to hell, and that even Jesus said so in the Bible.

Sensitivity towards a gay Hispanic, taught with a southern stereotype.

Some folks are more equal that others.

[bboop]

They would have had MORE fun if I had been the one being indoctrinated, you can just bet. My husband has a slow fuse, such a great gift in many ways.

[thegreatmalcolmx]

"Oh, thank goodness. I thought ASU stood for "Appalachian State U."

Not that you couldn't get a goofball assignment there, of course, but at least it wasn't this one :-)."

My middle boy goes to App. Let me assure you, this crap happens there.

[thegreatmalcolmx]

I wonder what would have happened if this " stereotype game" had been played by a fraternity. Especially on MLK day.

[Rodney Kings Brain]

The skin color amongst blacks played a huge part in the poverty of pre-Katrina New Orleans where the poorest were always the darkest. Historically, an even know as a "brown bag dinner" was invented by NO blacks. Guests had to turn up with food in a brown paper bag and if their skin was darker than the bag, they were not allowed in. The same prejudice is common in African nations as well - hence the huge industry in skin lightening products exported to that continent (now largely banned.)

[oneamericanvoice]

Did you tell them to speak into the microphone of the tape recorder? I'd go to the nearest media and lawyer with the evidence. Then when they offered the job, tell them no way.

My sister teaches elementary in New Mexico. The guy who won district teacher of the year last year couldn't speak proper English, yet he got a college degree at our expense, and the distinction of teacher of the year for the district. They gave him the award so he could "inspire" students like himself (Hispanics).

[bboop]

I was told this second-hand, had said something like, 'Aren't there a huge number more of students this year? I bet they are hiring.' "I'll ask the Principal." "He said he wants people to match the skin color of the stduents.'

disgusting. I wouldn't work at a union school anyway, i would go NUTS.

[oneamericanvoice]

I wouldn't work at a unionized school either if I were a teacher, which means I'd have to move from California. I don't know if my sister is in a union in New Mexico. Hope not.