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August 24, 2020
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Category Archives: diversity
March 19, 2020
by Aesthetics for Birds
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GETTING PAST FORM: ON THE VALUE OF LITERARY IDEAS
What follows is a guest post by Patrick Fessenbecker. In a recent column in The New York Times, Ross Douthat contends that English professors aren’t having the right kind of arguments. Reflecting on the analysis of the decline of … Continue reading
August 29, 2018
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ASA Releases Statement Amidst Growing Concern
The American Society for Aesthetics (ASA) have released a statement regarding the renewed interest and concern surrounding last year’s sexual harassment incident and their policies on discrimination, harassment, and respectful behavior. The text of their statement is reproduced below.
August 7, 2018
by Aesthetics for Birds
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Update: How is the American Society for Aesthetics Doing on Diversity and Inclusion?
Last November, we reported an accusation of sexual harassment at the American Society for Aesthetics (ASA) Annual Meeting. ASA member Anne Eaton wrote: “One alleged case of sexual harassment by a senior man toward a junior woman. I say “alleged” … Continue reading
November 29, 2017
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The ASA at 75: Diversity and the Tipping Point
The following is a guest post by Charles Peterson (Oberlin College). This is the third of three companion pieces that reflect on the ASA’s 75th anniversary. Click here for the first, by A.W. Eaton, and the second, by Paul C. … Continue reading
November 28, 2017
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The ASA at 75: Response from Asa Officers
What follows is a response to the two earlier posts by A.W. Eaton and Paul C. Taylor. It was originally posted as a comment on the latter.
November 27, 2017
by Aesthetics for Birds
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The ASA at 75: ‘splaining and Safaris
What follows is a guest post by Paul C. Taylor (Penn State). [Updated:] This is the second of three companion pieces that reflect on the ASA’s 75th anniversary. Click here for the first, by A.W. Eaton, and the third, by Charles … Continue reading
November 27, 2017
by Aesthetics for Birds
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The ASA at 75: How Are We Doing with Diversity and Inclusion?
What follows is a guest post by A.W. Eaton (University of Illinois-Chicago). [Updated:] This is the first of three companion pieces that reflect on the ASA’s 75th anniversary. Click here for the second, by Paul C. Taylor, and the third, by Charles … Continue reading
September 25, 2017
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Art and Cultural Heritage (ASA Diversity Syllabus #1)
The American Society for Aesthetics has sponsored the development of new, annotated reading lists, with an eye to increasing diversity. These are intended for use in teaching, but would make a great reading list for curious minds! These are publicly … Continue reading
June 7, 2017
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Congrats to the Winners of the 2017 APA Curriculum Diversification Grants
The American Society for Aesthetics is pleased to announce the winners of the 2017 Curriculum Diversification Grant competition: Chris Jenkins, Associate Dean for Academic Support, Oberlin Conservatory Project: The Aesthetics of African-American Classical Music Erich Hatala Matthes, Assistant Professor, Wellesley College Project: … Continue reading
