Diversity and Its Discontents

As colleges and universities achieve greater diversity, they should anticipate an increased incidence of intergroup politics and (possibly) tension, not only because of the increased likelihood that someone will act out against someone of another group but also because of a predictable clash of ideas. This article discusses the issues associated with the diversification of our campuses, yet affirms the belief that a multicultural curriculum taught in an atmosphere which encourages free and open interchange is fundamental both to promoting intergroup understanding and to educating students for life in the twenty-first century.