Why My University’s Messages About ‘Belonging’ Ring So Hollow
<p>My university loves to talk about its diversity. I mean, why be in the most diverse city in the country if you aren’t going to brag about it? Various cultural/diversity celebrations are frequent, and there are signs with messages like “You belong here” plastered all over campus.</p>
<p>But do I belong there?</p>
<p>The faculty says I do. The sign outside my room says I do. The little cartoon wheelchair user on the student center’s posters say I do.</p>
<p>My experience, however, gives a much different impression.</p>
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