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In reply to the discussion: KU professor who used n-word in class discussion is placed on leave [View all]Oneironaut
(5,486 posts)21. I don't understand. Why did she use the word?
Was she quoting something? Was she reading a book? Did she say people use the word? The context is important.
If she were reading an old text or something, I would be on the professor's side. If she just used it in a racist way, I would be on the students' side.
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Whaaaat? Sounds like she should not be teaching since she doesn't understand reality.
Rex
Nov 2015
#1
That's a mistake IMO. Twain does a brilliant job of showing uneducated Huck
struggle4progress
Nov 2015
#47
LOL...okay this is just silly...would YOU say something as culturally insensitive as
Rex
Nov 2015
#31
It appears diversity as it relates to classroom practices was on the syllabus and relevant
aikoaiko
Nov 2015
#14
well, the tenure-track placement rate for comms PhDs is 5%-ish, so their self-righteous glee will be short-lived n/t
zazen
Nov 2015
#53
Given how much there is in the news these days about minorities on college campuses
mythology
Nov 2015
#17
Sorry, but I do not agree that only trans people can talk about LGBQ people. Trans are not cis but
Bluenorthwest
Nov 2015
#51
Some of these students are feeling empowered for the first times in their lives.
Buzz Clik
Nov 2015
#30
The controversy was over more than simply using the n-word in a discussion.
LiberalAndProud
Nov 2015
#40