Betsey Barnett

RESOURCES

Some Basic Resources in Multicultural Studies The term 'multicultural' has different meanings, depending on the context. These resources will help you sort out what we are talking about when we say 'multicultural'. Diversity Web American Association of Colleges and Universities website for Diversity Initiatives Shoreline was part of the American Commitments Project, and developed the outcome in Multicultural Understanding as a part of this work. FAQ on American Commitments Projects Recommendations
Textbook Authors Ron Takaki Commencement Address to Whitman College 2006 Ron Takaki on You Tube Bebe Moore Campbell NPR interview with Campbell about her book, What you owe me
Race and Ethnicity Race: the power of an illusion This site has interesting links, so poke around a little. Click the eyes, for some new insights. A Class Divided This is a classic piece, students like it, though. Start with the FAQs to get a sense of it. An Interview with Allan Johnson This is an interview from Washington State University, its pretty extensive and very provocative. (Choose the one dated Jan 15)
Racial/Ethnic Identity Development Here is one take on the process of developing racial/ethnic identity A Compelling Class Seen Through The Eyes of a Professor and Student David Schoem's course on racial/ethnic identity development has a wealth of resources. The current expert in biracial/multiracial child development, Maria Root (formerly at UW) has much to say about multiracial identity development Racial Identity in White American College Students White US Culture: Be careful about researching this topic; you will often come across White Hate Groups, which may distract you from the more serious and more prevalent topic of White privilege. Taking Multiculturalism Seriously, by Gregory Jay. This essay clarifies the issue of different definitions of multiculturalism Intro to Whiteness Studies by Gregory Jay, an expert in the field Whiteness Studies: The New History of Race in America, by Peter Kolchin Center for the Study of White American Culture: http://www.euroamerican.org/
Gender and Media Why Media Matters for Women An article from WIMNs Voices (Women in Media and News) Field Guide to Women and Media A short course if you want to know more, from WIMN The Persuaders This will give you some background about advertising and marketing.
Social Class and Identity College Divide 9.27.05 Article from the PI on college education and social class Face of working poor 2.16.06 Part of the Seattle Post Intelligencer's series on working poor.
Power and Racism (I'm still working on this)
Sexual Orientation and Identity People with a History Interesting and comprehensive history of those who identity as gay/lesbian/transgender.
Affirmative Action and Education Dimensions of Diversity Legal Lessons from the US Supreme Court's University of Michigan decision
Putting it all Together: Some web sites are just lovely and interesting, in addition to being helpful. Indian Trust Case This site is very well organized, start with the Overview UCLA Civil Rights Project This project recently moved from Harvard to UCLA. Multicultural American West This very interesting web site is beautiful and provocative. You'll be up past your bedtime. Seattle Civil Rights and Labor History Project This well designed website has some videos produced by our own Shaun Scott (former ShCC student) National Museum of the American Indian This is a beautiful site, see especially the online exhibits.