Today I read your article about your "new grading procedure" based on culture in the Deseret News. I am so confused. Those who consider themselves multiculturally aware claim discrimination against women, blacks, Native Americans, etc. But as I see it, labeling an individual (a black or African American, for example) does nothing but solidify the idea that he is different from the rest. Even your article dissects humanity into groups. Doesn't that go completely against your idea that we are all equal?
Educational grading based on race? What if we could see past the race issue and say that we are all . . . people? Human beings.
I also see a very tunnel-visioned approach to the fight against prejudice. If a person treats a culture better or worse than another, they are prejudiced and can face criticism and even legal action. What about those who are treated differently because of their weight, financial status or the clothing they wear?
How many different ways are there to judge a person by mere sight?
Daniel Francom
Garland