October 6, 2014 - 13:40
We have a problem with identity politics on campus
Campus Life as it is currently structured means that not everyone is safe
Safety is essential for personal growth & academic success
Success can not be attained by only an individual
Individual experience can not be used for change unless we reprioritize how we function as a community
Community is a farce if some of us are unsafe or unvalued
Undervalued and unheard experiences perpetuate ignorance
Ignorance can be stamped out through contact zone experiences and comprehensive education
Education is our only hope to stop the repeating cycles of oppression
Oppression can be unpacked and eliminated at Bryn Mawr if we make it a priority to educate first-years
First-years come to Bryn Mawr with many powerful and diverse experiences but we have the opportunity to shape their expanding minds and priorities at Bryn Mawr.
Bryn Mawr can be a place of safety and hope if we work together to change our mission to true inclusivity
-khinchey & abradycole