Bigs Quote by Porochista Khakpour
“There are so many reasons, but a big reason is that the literary world is simply too white. When there are more professors of color being employed by these institutions maybe there will be some change in the student populations.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Color of Literature", 2018
The literary world lacks diversity; hiring more professors of color could shift student demographics.
In simple terms: Literature is too white; hiring diverse faculty may change it.
Key Takeaway
Promote inclusive hiring in academia.
Themes
diversity
education
literature
Mood
critical
hopeful
Type
analytical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- university hiring
- curriculum design
- student recruitment
Key Concepts
sociology
institutional change
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions accelerate diversity?
- What impact does faculty diversity have on students?
A Different Perspective
Change is slow and systemic.
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