Alicia Is a College Freshman

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Essay

Alicia is a college freshman.During one of her classes a campus group came in to speak about tolerance and diversity.There were several students who shared personal stories about their experiences with discrimination based on their race and sexual orientation.Alicia learned a lot of information she had not known, but still felt like it was not appropriate to interrupt her class for such personal matters.Based on her attitude, what is Alicia's likely level of cultural understanding (biased, in denial, aware, sensitive and respectful, or responsible and active)? As a culturally responsible and active proponent of reaching cultural understanding, what strategies will help develop Alicia's level of cultural understanding?

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Variables

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