Document Type
Report
Publication Date
1995
Keywords
Maritime School of Social Work, Affirmative Action, Anti-Racism, Community Consultation, Academia
Abstract
In my assessment there is a genuine and strong commitment to affirmative action and anti-racism at the MSSW. But that in itself is only the beginning. Real cross cultural understanding is a major challenge, and needs to be constantly worked at. In the process, mistakes will be made on all sides. Allowances need to be made for that. The School looks at itself compared to other institutions; critics look at the School compared to an ideal world. Neither perspective holds the complete truth. The MSSW needs to continue to work at the effectiveness of its affirmative action program, defining that term in the widest sense. It needs to do that in partnership with the communities the affirmative action program is designed to serve.
Recommended Citation
Dianne Pothier, Report on the Consultation With the Maritime School of Social Work Community (Halifax: Dalhousie Law School, 1995).
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