Sunday, April 4, 2010

*Hate Crimes Anyone?*




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On Wednesday February 10, 2010, there was an informative session about offensive humor on UNI's campus. I was able to attend this session.The speaker was Matt Sienkiewicz. It was titled "What's under Kyle's Hat?" The main topic was what's not funny about oppressive humor and how can we change it? This session was to let students know about the hate crimes that were taking place on campus. Why are Jews always inserted into a joke? For example, the speaker mentioned south park and was able to show a few video clips that relate to this topic. For me, the Jew joke was more of a surprise. I do not often watch South Park, because I find the jokes to be vulgar. This is only my opinion though. You never realize things like this are taking place until you are the possible victim. No campus should have this taking place. As students and some of us as future teachers and mentors we are to be an example to the rest of campus. If he speaks again about anti-semitism and the Jew joke in Multicultural America I strongly recommend going.

In the classroom, it is possible that there will be a variety of different students. By informing teachers and educators of this possibility it increases their thought process as far as teaching goes. Also if the students are made aware there is less of a chance that this may be a problem. When hate comments about religion or any other topic are brought up it can be a difficult subject. If the students are made aware that this kind of behavior is unacceptable, maybe they will think a little more before making the decision to say hurtful words.

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UNI: Diversity matters

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