elitism

Let’s make academics more accessible and less elitist

In the past few months, I have used the term “anticolonialism” about 367 times. If I had a nickel for every time I’ve explained Edward Said’s “East vs. West dichotomy” to an unsuspecting econ major, I’d probably have 10 cents—and that’s two too many.Continue...

Stop the literary elitism: graphic novels are books, too

Literary elitism has got to go.Continue...

Gene editing walks fine line between treatment and enhancement

Considering our limited knowledge of its clinical effects and the ease at which this technology could increase inequality in our society, gene editing isn’t an issue to be taken lightly.Continue...