A New Semester Summary

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Several theories of social norms and the promotion of diversity occur in the article, “A New Semester, a New Approach to Campus Turmoil,” by Paul McHugh. A professor at Yale University speaks out and aids students to confront an individual with their cultural appropriation rather than have students’ costumes approved. Professor, Erika Christakis believed that young adults are capable of communicating a sensitive topic to another individual and racial insensitivity was unnecessary. Mrs. Christakis lost her job due to this harmless suggestion and her husband, Nicholas Christakis took a “scheduled leave.” Mr.Christakis is a highly accredited american physician- scientist and was determined to dissect the issue of sensitivity to cultural appropriation.