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- 01 May 06
- 9:26 am
Urban anthropology anyone? The approach used in this article sounds quite similiar to the qualitative methodes we use in anthropology. So few people know about (socio) cultural anthropology and the usefulness and value of our techniques. I hale these authors for utilizing the approach that they have, as it emphasizes an empethy with the subjects studied. HOwever, I must wonder to what extent these jounalists further marginalized their informants, with their "academic" look, and possibly mannerisms. This possible marginalization would only further perpetuate that the interview subject was incapable of taking action alone and is need of a white academic to …

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- 30 Aug 05
- 3:33 pm
Oh, that's mature wwoods. And chopper, what are you basing this "ordinary blacks" statement on? What exactly is an "ordinary black." African-American communities tend to be largely Christian and I do not believe that is a coincidence. And regardless of that, what is the relevance to the argument you're trying to make? How does this differentiate between Anti-gay, Anti-semiticism, racism, or sexism. These are all philosophies of descrimination because of the belief that those who are discriminated against are unworthy of equal treatment. As far as I'm concerned, the majority of you who have posted have made yourselves look like judgemental, …

Posted to Wildes Second Coming Out
- 31 Aug 05
- 10:56 am
OK, say perhaps YOU don't want to persecute gays or throw them in jail, but the more people speak out about why gays do not deserve equal rights (relating to marriage), the more other, more prejudice people feel it's OK to speak of hate and intolerance. Did you read the article of the couple whose trailer was burned to the ground in Florida? It isn't so much that gays want to shake up the whole foundation of what a marriage means. It is more related to the rights given to married couples, i.e. issues related to hospital rules (denying anyone who …

Posted to Wildes Second Coming Out