Hi Jackie--

The problem with diversity :  a euphemism for black.  I find this 
everywhere.

Andrea.


On Jan 10, 2008, at 9:46 PM, Taylor, Jackie wrote:


> List friends,

> I have been watching the discussion about the list name for the 

> Poverty, Race, Women and Literacy List, and reviewing the options. A 

> name embraces who we are and what we are about. I’m wondering, are we 

> limiting ourselves by choosing a very descriptive name?  

>  

> What about choosing a name that is fully inclusive of all groups that 

> find themselves on the margins? None of the names below really suggest 

> that except for “Diversity and Literacy” and “Literacy and Voice.” If 

> the name were “Class, Color, Gender, and Literacy” I don’t see how 

> that would allow for discussions of the elderly and literacy, or of 

> ableism for example, the discrimination against those with 

> disabilities. I don’t believe we have postings purely on class, color, 

> or gender.

>  

> The advantage of the name “Diversity and Literacy” is that it allows 

> for the full range of topics that concern our community and the 

> intersection of those topics, like the discussions occurring this 

> week, for example.

>  

> What do others think?

>  

> Jackie

>  

> Jackie Taylor, Adult Literacy Professional Development List Moderator, 

> jataylor at utk.edu

>  

>

> Thanks to all the contributors who sent in ideas regarding the 

> possible name change for our list. After reviewing the different 

> possibilities and discussing them with National Institute for Literacy 

> staff, it seems as if the following names fit the most appropriately 

> with the purpose of our discussion list (listed in alphabetical 

> order):

>

>  Class, Color, Gender, and Literacy

>  Class, Ethnicity, Gender, and Literacy

>  Class, Gender, Race, and Literacy

>  Diversity and Literacy

>  Gender, Income, Race, and Literacy

>  Gender. Poverty, Race, and Literacy

>  Literacy and Voice

>

>  Or

>

>  Keeping it as is: Poverty, Race, Women and Literacy

>

>  It is completely up to us which of the above names we want to select.

>

>  Please be aware, that if we change the name of the list, we will need 

> to create a new list. Current subscribers will be automatically 

> subscribed to the new list. Each subscriber will receive a 

> confirmation email with a new password and information about the list.

>

>  Here is what I am proposing. Between now and January 21, let us have 

> a discussion on the pros and cons of the various names above (please 

> do not suggest new names). Then between January 22nd and February 

> 11th, people can select their top choice (only one please) either on 

> list or off list to me (dgreenberg at gsu.edu)

>

>  So who, would like to start the discussion by providing feedback on 

> the pros/cons of any of the above names for our list?

>

>  Daphne

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