There is a common misconception called “American exceptionalism” that I recently came across. This idea states that many Americans convince themselves that their country has no faults and that it is perfect. They ensure themselves that America’s history is unique. Its values are altruistic. Its policies are unmatched. America is the […]
Tasneem Ahmed
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Extra Credit: Rosewater Dispenser
When Professor Williams sent us an email explaining that we would be taking quizzes to ensure that we understood the ethical issues of ethnography, I was nervous. I expected each question to be an elaborate and controversial situation and as amateur ethnographers, we were to determine what the most ethically […]
Securing Ethical Boundaries
“Colorblind” people refuse to address race and claim that they convey no bias to any group. Although seemingly an idealistic notion, the complication with colorblindness is that it keeps racism out of our social agendas and allows people to disregard the ongoing manifestations of racism. The proposal that we can […]
The Salience of Race
When the “Muslim” ban was legislated, I was appalled at the incompetence of President Trump (and his advisors) at addressing a controversial topic that has dictated the lives of many people. Despite having an aversion to President Trump’s policies from the start of his campaign, I did not comprehend the […]
A Hypocritical Stigma
It was a chilly windy day. I had to place my hands in my pockets so that they would not solidify from the strong breeze. Safaa and I arrived at the area 45 minutes early. We were encompassed by numerous monumental buildings from every direction. There was a gay couple […]
An Issue of Humanity
Tasneem Ahmed Being a child of immigrants is a salient part of my identity, and it affects my life in a myriad of ways. The most extensive manner in which being a first generation American has affected my output of life is that I am cognizant of the prerogative that […]