Colleges Are Rejecting Our Common Humanity and the Science That Reveals It
Apr 19, 2017 Clay Routledge
Academics often point out that diversity is good, in part, because it brings different perspectives and experiences to the table. I agree. In fact, this is one reason many argue that higher education needs to also promote viewpoint diversity. Diversity based on identities such as race does not necessarily reflect a deeper diversity of life experiences and personal beliefs.
This might come as a surprise to those trained to mindlessly repeat “white privilege,” but white people often have very diverse life histories and economic backgrounds. Tragedy and triumph are not bound to race, gender, or any other group identity.
https://www.jamesgmartin.center/2017/04/colleges-rejecting-common-humanity-science-reveals/
