On April 1, 2015, The Office
of Diversity & Inclusion hosted “ That’s Not Funny” for the Diversity
Dialogue. This Diversity Dialogue focused on the issue of social injustice and
it’s connection with “humor”. Topics that are joked about that attack one’s
religion, ethnicity, nationality, ability status and self-image were explored.
Students were asked to think about the implications of allowing others to use
offensive humor by thinking about the poem “First they came for” by Martin
Niemöller. Students gave examples of topics that they have personally heard
that are made light of, including the Trail of Tears, the Holocaust, adoption,
homelessness and race.
For more information
about Diversity Dialogues, please contact the Office of Diversity & Inclusion
at diversity@tarleton.edu. You may
also view upcoming events by going to https://www.tarleton.edu/diversity/
We foster an inclusive campus built on respect for all and promote active multicultural awareness.
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