This blog post was part of the coursework for the Ethnographic Practicum course, “Ethnography of the University 2021: Focus on Diversity.” It was originally posted in the category “Doing Diversity Work.” While doing some ethnographic research on how Black students imagined themselves to be Diversity workers within the University of Toronto, I discovered that students … Continue reading →

This blog post was part of the coursework for the Ethnographic Practicum course, “Ethnography of the University 2021: Focus on Diversity.” It was originally posted in the category “Doing Diversity Work.” Diversity is a diversion from what is normal. One student leader described the University of Toronto to be a very “white space”. As such, diversity … Continue reading →

This blog post was part of the coursework for the Ethnographic Practicum course, “Ethnography of the University 2021: Focus on Diversity.” It was originally posted in the category “Doing Diversity Work.” My Ethnography project was not about the affective reactions to diversity work, but it became an unsaid “wall” during my research. My question was, … Continue reading →

This blog post was part of the coursework for the Ethnographic Practicum course, “Ethnography of the University 2021: Focus on Diversity.” It was originally posted in the category “Doing Diversity Work.” Part of my research with the Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Office (ARCDO) was based on watching Youtube videos of their past sessions. There was … Continue reading →

This blog post was part of the coursework for the Ethnographic Practicum course, “Ethnography of the University 2021: Focus on Diversity.” It was originally posted in the category “Doing Diversity Work.” Throughout my research I attempted to answer the question, “How does the University circulate diversity?” I also had some underlying questions such, “what would … Continue reading →

This blog post was part of the coursework for the Ethnographic Practicum course, “Ethnography of the University 2021: Focus on Diversity.” It was originally posted in the category “Doing Diversity Work.” We are often very conscious of how others see us. To some degree, we can be conscious of how we see others. But compared … Continue reading →

This blog post was part of the coursework for the Ethnographic Practicum course, “Ethnography of the University 2021: Focus on Diversity.” It was originally posted in the category “Doing Diversity Work.” As I explain my idea to her, the middle-aged librarian’s eyebrows slowly rise up, a thoughtful look quietly crawling on her face. When I … Continue reading →

This blog post was part of the coursework for the Ethnographic Practicum course, “Ethnography of the University 2021: Focus on Diversity.” It was originally posted in the category “On Being Included.” It was around 9 pm and I was in the Robarts Library Cafeteria, doing some field observation. A group of Asian students had just … Continue reading →

This blog post was part of the coursework for the Ethnographic Practicum course, “Ethnography of the University 2021: Focus on Diversity.” It was originally posted in the category “On Being Included.” Space and the usage of space can illuminate multiple dimensions of diversity. For instance, at St. George campus, when looking at the Bahen Centre … Continue reading →

This blog post was part of the coursework for the Ethnographic Practicum course, “Ethnography of the University 2021: Focus on Diversity.” It was originally posted in the category “On Being Included.” Having physical spaces available and accessible that are dedicated to Indigenous peoples is an important part of the reconciliation process. Physical spaces are symbolic … Continue reading →