In the following viewpoint, Bradford P. Wilson argues that multiculturalism now permeates college campuses and is compromising the intellectual integrity of higher education. In a misguided attempt to embrace diversity, universities have adopted policies and programs that emphasize difference, including race and gender quotas, ethnic and gay and lesbian studies programs, segregated dormitories, and mandatory sensitivity training. An emphasis on radical feminism and the identity politics of oppressed groups encourages students to see the world only through the lens of race, class, and...
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