From a blog, but so funny from so many angles at a source many of us may not frequent, that I thought I'd share. EFL More at link.
In a move seen as possibly setting a precedent for universities across the nation, Duke University today mandated cultural competency training for all landlords and neighbors of their students in Durham. | Really? Just who died and left Duke University in charge of the town? |
âDiversity in this great nation cuts both ways,â explained Dukeâs provost in a press conference hastily called this afternoon in response to the latest arrest of a group of undergraduates. âWe all know we need to demonstrate the ability to deal with disadvantaged people, and people of different ethnicities, and so forth. But the offspring of Americaâs affluent represent every bit as legitimate a culture as, say, the Hmong, or the Amish." | Ah, so the townies are not getting down on their knees and kissing the feet of the offspring of Americaâs affluent donors to Duke. How rude, just who do they think they are, not kowtowing to their betters! |
"Itâs time for the shopkeepers and homeowners of Durham to demonstrate that they understand the cultural backgrounds and sensitivities of our student population, and to behave accordingly.â | "They may be drunken students, but they're our rich drunken students!" |
To that end, he continued, Duke has decided to mandate two-week summer diversity training sessions for citizens who interact on a regular basis with Duke students. | And if said citizens tell you to go F*&k yourself? |
Asked to be more precise about what he had in mind, the provost said: âWell, let me give you some examples. Last September, there was a pool party at some luxury apartments near campus. Police described it as âa chaotic scene of profanity and drunkenness.â | Like I said, rich drunken students |
"Those are words designed to hurt. They stereotype an entire group."
| Just your student population, apparently |
Now, as the police rounded up the students, one of the students said, âHey, everyone, as soon as you get out of high school, you can become a Durham police officer.â The police apparently found this statement offensive. | I think if I was a hardworking cop, dealing with a drunken a-hole Duke student who thought he was better than me just because his daddy sent him to a so-called "elite university", I might take offense. I also might be tempted to have them bump their heads getting into the patrol car. |
A little sensitivity training will help them understand that in these studentsâ world, vicious comments directed at people who are not rich are a rite of passage.â | We've noticed that it doesn't change much in your world either. |
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