NYTIMES: Report Takes Aim at ‘Model Minority’ Stereotype of Asian-American Students

Education

Report Takes Aim at ‘Model Minority’ Stereotype of Asian-American Students By TAMAR LEWIN

Published: June 10, 2008

The image of Asian-Americans as a homogeneous group of high achievers taking over the campuses of the nation’s most selective colleges came under assault in a report.

NYTIMES: Gay Unions Shed Light on Gender in Marriage

Gay Unions Shed Light on Gender in Marriage By TARA PARKER-POPE

“A growing body of evidence shows that same-sex couples have a great deal to teach everyone else about marriage and relationships”

‘Black Guy’ booth livens up Corvallis Saturday market

Semi-interesting tidbit.  It does convey the sense that it is a rather white town. 

Al-Qaida’s stance on women sparks extremist debate – Yahoo! News

Ok, I thought this was an interesting story. On first blush, I’d want women to be respected and included and to contribute fully to any enterprise. But wait! The relevant enterprise is the use of violent means for political gain. I’m not sure that I want these folks to leverage their gender diversity in order to be more effective in their core mision.

Nevertheless, I can’t help think that if women were truly included in the top level leadership, the “movement” would tend to gravitate away from senseless violence and immolation and toward more practical, sensible, and ultimately constructive strategies.

So wait, perhaps I do want women to be fully included?