Comments on: Being in the majority is not always so great

By: The Spin » Blog Archive » Cultural support

The Spin » Blog Archive » Cultural support — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:31:19 +0000

[...] though, at least you have Stuff White People Like. And hey, even your fellow white people think the same! I dance, you join my group, [...]

By: 4015 Walnut St

4015 Walnut St — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 01:49:21 +0000

I agree with Grass on this one - many of the groups on campus that are not based on ethnic identity are predominently white. For many minority individuals, stepping into the office of the Daily Pennsylvanian can be as intimidating as you walking into the Arch. On a perfect Penn campus, not only would these minority groups open up to other students, but mostly white groups would also encourage minority participation.

By: stud

stud — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 23:13:19 +0000

You’re great. As a white, non-jewish male, I wish there was a place for us to meet.

By: The Underground Jew

The Underground Jew — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 06:15:44 +0000

Just because someone is physically a member of a minority or cultural group does not mean that they feel comfortable in partaking in that group’s activities. Although I was raised as a reform Jew, I’d never feel at ease stepping into the Hillel. Come to think of it, I’ve only been in that building for a non-denominational career fair. The campus could use more clubs for people without a particular cultural or religious affiliation who aren’t musical and don’t play sports.

By: -The grass is always greener on the other side

-The grass is always greener on the other side — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 04:01:28 +0000

While I think your article was very well written, the argument is one that has been heard quite often and is very untrue. Just because there are many minority-interest groups on campus, that doesn’t prevent you from attending their meetings or going to their events. If you feel that uncomfortable stepping into social circles where you are an ethnic minority, image how the real ethnic minorities feel on a daily basis.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 19:21:04 +0000

Agreed. Nice statement, Ms. Hennessy. We’re a family here at Penn; why is segregation still such an issue these days?

By: mrs. jeter

mrs. jeter — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 14:58:47 +0000

Witty , thought provoking and brutally honest — I like it !

By: Nick McAvoy

Nick McAvoy — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 14:32:54 +0000

I know how you feel. That’s sort of why I’m learning Korean.