Multicultural Dilemmas: The Nation-state and Identity Politics Inherent in the idea of globalism is the notion that the influence of cultural mores on individuals and groups might be reduced and replaced with a global culture. However, contemporary time is plagued with ethnic, religious and cultural balkanization and conflict that that run the gamut from relocating Read More
A colleague of mine, a biologist, (let’s call him Ken) teaches an upper-level college course on genetics. Course requirements include the usual—class participation, quizzes, exams, and …a scientific paper. Each semester, when Ken mentions the paper the classroom erupts in shrieks and murmurs. Immediately after the noise dies down, hands shoot into the air and Read More