Equality and Diversity.

[Nighthawk]

It has been my experience that in our society, "diversity" does NOT extend to those of us of European ancestory. I'm not Celtic American; I'm generic "white." It sounds to me like those two people fall into that category. Or as me Grandadad Leddy used to say- You can lead a jack*** to knowledge, but you can't make him think.

[Tommie]

Originally Posted by davim19
The college (Sixth Form) First of all one of our students support team proclaimed loudly that tranvestitism was a disgusting sign of a disturbed person.

I think I would have had to give them long winded explanation of just what Transvestism is.Its sure not wearing a kilt.

[Dalmore]

davim19,
good on ya for takin' the high road.

I'm neither Celtic- American nor direct european ancestry but I dislike intolerance no matter who its directed at. Perhaps the reactions of these two idjits had more to do with the kilt specifically and less about the fact that you were proudly displaying your culture/ ancestry? I really think that had you been of european descent and wore any cultural garment that included pants, you would not have had those reactions. Sounds to me like you activated their homophobia/ kilt ignorance side more than anything else.

Either way, you handled yourself with dignity.

[SFCRick]

Just ignore the idiots

[gilmore]

I would not be surprised if your HR department has procedures for dealing with racial and ethnic slurs and other acts of hatred. Have you talked to the HR manager about this?

[ozone]

Ach, let it go. Academia only has "diversity" when it applies to certain groups.

In the US, there have lately been a bunch of stories about conservative-oriented students getting singled out by their professors and having their grades compromised for their opposing viewpoints. Luckily, as a student, I fit the mold of a "good" liberal and never experienced discrimination myself, but i do recall that conservative students were constantly viewed by students (and I would guess their professors) as weirdos and not worthy of having a discussion with in regard to "mainstream" university views.

I dont know if across the pond this is the case, but it's not worth the effort to get up in arms about it....waste of stress and waste of time.

Live yer kilted life and enjoy, I say!

[Nighthawk]

Ach, let it go. Academia only has "diversity" when it applies to certain groups.

In the US, there have lately been a bunch of stories about conservative-oriented students getting singled out by their professors and having their grades compromised for their opposing viewpoints. Luckily, as a student, I fit the mold of a "good" liberal and never experienced discrimination myself, but i do recall that conservative students were constantly viewed by students (and I would guess their professors) as weirdos and not worthy of having a discussion with in regard to "mainstream" university views.

I dont know if across the pond this is the case, but it's not worth the effort to get up in arms about it....waste of stress and waste of time.

Live yer kilted life and enjoy, I say!

My best friend goes to Colorado State University. He's had that same problem. He's fairly conservative (which has caused much between the two of us!) and has told me of similar problems. Of course, he's half Cherokee, so he COULD play the race card if he wanted... but luckily, he's disgusted by people who do that.

[muirkirkca]

Louts always tend to self incriminate so it is best to ignore. As for universities in Canada, they are far from being open to liberal thinking. I don't give to one alma matter now because of their bigotry.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Equality and diversity? I thought that's why the old highlanders carried two pistols.

[Woodsheal]

A few years back I read about a U.S. university - can't remember which one - which had all the usual "diversity" student groups on campus: African-American, Latino, Gay/Lesbian, etc., which is great. However, when a bunch of students attempted to organize a "Celtic Student Union", their efforts were disallowed by the university in question. "Diversity" only goes so far in today's academic mind-set...!