I wonder if the cartoon (from SMBC) has a point. If so, what bigotry will traditional (18-21ish) students reject? And what bigotry will they hold on to? Interestingly within a week or so of this cartoon the reputable Pew Research Center wrote on this topic in, “Millenials views …not so different.” The matix below the cartoon 
comes from their research. You likely will have to scroll down for it – but it’s provocative.
I wonder if profs tend to unfairly assume their students are less open- minded? Maybe it depends on the academic discipline. Or, as a few former colleagues have put it, “everyone is prejudiced.” That statement has bothered me in the past. What’s that say about the speaker? What about Mother Theresa? The statement may not be wrong, but…
If you’re interested in this topic check out some links collected at the social bookmarking site under these tags: diversity, gender, or race
TheDaily Show‘s Wyatt Cenac takes a funny look at the subject on the Jan. 12th 2010 show.
