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http://hdl.handle.net/2142/5118
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| Title: |
N*W*C and its Implications on Campus Climate |
| Authors: |
Marinelli, Michael |
| Keywords: |
Racism
Prejudice
Krannert
Discrimination
Theater
LLS496 F07 |
| Issue Date: |
2008-Mar-25 |
| Abstract / Summary: |
The play N*W*C attempts to discredit the use of stereotypes and racially sensitive words. Given the current context of a large Midwestern university, this study seeks to document the reactions of multiple stake holding groups to the N*W*C play and understand its implications on campus climate. Stake holding groups include: a university administrator; faculty members from different academic departments; and university students that had seen the play. Responses to the play were studied using an ethnographic research design. Data was gathered using the following qualitative methods: (a) document analysis, (b) field notes, and (c) interviews. Data was analyzed using techniques associated with naturalistic interpretation and triangulation (Denzin, 1989). While everyone agreed that N*W*C had its drawbacks, those who reacted positively to the play (the majority of respondents) believed N*W*C to be a step in the right direction in helping to fight prejudice, bias, discrimination, and injustice. |
| URI: |
http://hdl.handle.net/2142/5118 |
| Type of Resource: |
text |
| Publication Status: |
unpublished |
| Appears in Collections: |
Diversity on Campus/Equity and Access
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