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In reply to the discussion: Black men only: UConn's proposed 'learning community' sparks controversy [View all]wordpix
(18,652 posts)or in real life. Obviously, we will choose our own friends based on whatever. But the issue is the learning housing environment. IMO, it should be open to all.
All students need structure, a quiet space to study, and most students need rules like no headphone use (for loud music) while studying ---all for concentration on academic tasks. I assume this dorm will provide those things, but what do race and gender have to do with providing and using this type of housing? Students who need a quiet, learning-focused environment should be allowed to apply for this housing, IMO, no matter if they are male, female, black, white, purple or spotted.
UConn can separate genders, if that's what people want, by floor.
I again wonder if this has something to do with the male athletes at UConn. Athletics are huge and there are many African Americans on the basketball and football teams.