Discrimination? - Page 2

bluecuracao · 05-07-2007, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

High school is not a democracy

Right, so it's the perfect place for the rebellious amongst us to cut our teeth.

Spexxvet · 05-07-2007, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ibram

Is it discrimination and sexism to say that, in the dance unit for PE, you will get a worse grade for not dancing with the opposite sex, or simply be forced to pair with people of the opposite sex?

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

That's exactly what I was talking about, it's high school. They don't give a rats ass if you think it's fair. High school is not a democracy, so it doesn't matter if you like it or not. You do what you're told or pay the penalty. Simple as that.

His question is not whether he should do it or not, it is whether it is discrimination to get a lower grade?

xoxoxoBruce · 05-07-2007, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Spexxvet

His question is not whether he should do it or not, it is whether it is discrimination to get a lower grade?

Duh, it doesn't matter, it's high school. You do what you are told or you pay the price, there's nothing new about that.
When you went to school, didn't you expect to get a lower grade if you didn't do what the teacher said he/she wanted you to do? There's no discrimination, EVERYONE has to do what they are told. You can't whine you're being discriminated against because you don't want to do what they say, that's bullshit.

Spexxvet · 05-07-2007, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Duh, it doesn't matter, it's high school. You do what you are told or you pay the price, there's nothing new about that.
When you went to school, didn't you expect to get a lower grade if you didn't do what the teacher said he/she wanted you to do? There's no discrimination, EVERYONE has to do what they are told. You can't whine you're being discriminated against because you don't want to do what they say, that's bullshit.

Duh, so when black kids in Mississippi were forbidden to go to "white" schools, it was just school, it wasn't discrimination - according to your definition.

Would it be discrimination if the teacher made everyone dance with a partner of the same race, or suffer a lower grade?

Cloud · 05-07-2007, 04:09 PM

Attitude is part of any class's grade. If you are not cooperating with your instructor, in any way, it is reasonable to assume you will get a lower grade.

05-07-2007, 04:25 PM

I don't think it is discriminatory in PE because that is how the class is set-up. I don't like certain kinds of math, but I had to do it.
However, it is discrimination to disallow same sex couples to dance at school functions and the schools should be prosecuted for discrimination for interfering with them.
Who the kid's dance with is none of their business.

Hime · 05-07-2007, 05:03 PM

I think it's a pretty stupid rule. What harm is done by two dudes dancing together?

Trilby · 05-08-2007, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by rkzenrage

However, it is discrimination to disallow same sex couples to dance at school functions and the schools should be prosecuted for discrimination for interfering with them.

Frivolous Lawsuit Alert!

05-08-2007, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

Frivolous Lawsuit Alert!

Would it be frivolous if they disallowed couples of different races or nationalities?

Undertoad · 05-07-2007, 05:10 PM

They offer dancing for gays in high school. They call it wrestling.

Spexxvet · 05-07-2007, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

They offer dancing for gays in high school. They call it wrestling.

What do they call it when I wrestle with your [insert loved female relative]?

Aliantha · 05-07-2007, 07:25 PM

Just because that's the way it is doesn't mean it's right does it? I mean that question to be considered from a philosophical viewpoint. For example, if we all rested on our laurels and said, "the way it is is good enough", would we still be living in caves? (metaphorically speaking of course. I recognise the right of those that don't believe in evolution to change that to habitation provided by God)

xoxoxoBruce · 05-08-2007, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Aliantha

Just because that's the way it is doesn't mean it's right does it? I mean that question to be considered from a philosophical viewpoint. For example, if we all rested on our laurels and said, "the way it is is good enough", would we still be living in caves? (metaphorically speaking of course. I recognise the right of those that don't believe in evolution to change that to habitation provided by God)

It's a moot point. High school is not a democracy, it's training. The inmates do not run the asylum.

Aliantha · 05-08-2007, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

It's a moot point. High school is not a democracy, it's training. The inmates do not run the asylum.

They're not inmates. They're students. If they're in training and they're not allowed to ask questions, then does that mean they're in training to become clones?

busterb · 05-07-2007, 10:09 PM

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Duh, so when black kids in Mississippi were forbidden to go to "white" schools, it was just school, it wasn't discrimination - according to your definition.

This ain't gona be PC.
So you have years of knowledge about schools in the south? I went to school in the 50s. Black kids got the new schools, new books. No one asked us kids about shit.
Drop by and spend a few days with me and I'll show you just what you got for you tax money, if you pay any.

05-07-2007, 04:09 PM	#5
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	Attitude is part of any class's grade. If you are not cooperating with your instructor, in any way, it is reasonable to assume you will get a lower grade. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

05-07-2007, 07:25 PM	#12
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Just because that's the way it is doesn't mean it's right does it? I mean that question to be considered from a philosophical viewpoint. For example, if we all rested on our laurels and said, "the way it is is good enough", would we still be living in caves? (metaphorically speaking of course. I recognise the right of those that don't believe in evolution to change that to habitation provided by God) __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

05-07-2007, 04:25 PM	#6
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	I don't think it is discriminatory in PE because that is how the class is set-up. I don't like certain kinds of math, but I had to do it. However, it is discrimination to disallow same sex couples to dance at school functions and the schools should be prosecuted for discrimination for interfering with them. Who the kid's dance with is none of their business.

05-07-2007, 05:03 PM	#7
Hime Extraordinary Machine Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Outside of Washington, DC Posts: 307	I think it's a pretty stupid rule. What harm is done by two dudes dancing together?

05-07-2007, 05:10 PM	#10
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	They offer dancing for gays in high school. They call it wrestling.

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