On Being Included: Racism And Diversity

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In the final analysis, I believe students of color do desire “diversity” and an amicable campus climate. It is my contention however that “diversity” of the superficial form that leaves power structures mainly unchallenged has proven ineffective. Sara Ahmed in her book On Being Included: Racism And Diversity In Institutional Life explains diversity “as a form of public relations” that essentially “participates in the creation of an illusion of equality, fitting in with the university’s social mission; the idea the university has of itself as doing good (the great benefactor).”

This type of diversity or cohesion more often than not offer comfort only to officials satisfied that students are cohabiting at a superficial level. “Discomfort”