Applebaum acknowledges the importance of the questions that Jackson raises and also clarifies some claims that Jackson mistakenly attributes to her. Applebaum queries Jackson's identification of "unreasonableness" with ignorance and cautions that a concern for students becoming "reasonable" must not preclude the possible costs to those who must…

This paper argues that the "traditional conception of moral responsibility" authorizes and supports denials of white complicity. First, what is meant by the "traditional conception of moral responsibility" is delineated and the enabling and disenabling characteristics of this view are highlighted. Then, three seemingly good, antiracist discourses…

Describes classrooms and schools as a culture of power that mirror society's unjust social relations. Investigates the questions: (1) is it ever justified to use power to interrupt power?; and (2) does all silencing subjugate? Outlines arguments for and against censorship of teachers who believe that portraying homosexual lifestyles positively…

Concludes that raising awareness of dominance does not necessarily imply the dismissal of dominant group values. States that what is needed is a critical analysis of the complexity, subtlety, and systemic interrelatedness and embeddedness of dominant beliefs, values, and standards in western, democratic societies. (DAJ)

Explores the relationship between intention and moral responsibility in contemporary notions of racism, and its importance for raising awareness of social dominance. The discussion is linked to an examination of the Real Self Theory of Moral Responsibility. Three suggestions for successfully raising awareness of dominance are made. (DSK)

Argues that too often, multiculturalism is viewed as a passive method of disengagement from moral and ethical issues. Defines true multiculturalism as incorporating tolerance and respect into active examination and exploration of cultural and moral issues. Describes several situations that require this approach. (MJP)