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==Questions==
==Questions==
In the survey we asked members of social action groups to answer a series of questions concerning the nature of the types of groups themselves.  These are the questions along with students' responses to them.  Notice how varied their opinions are!
In the survey we asked members of social action groups to answer a series of questions concerning the nature of the types of groups themselves.  These are the questions along with students' responses to them.  Notice how varied their opinions are!
===Question 1===
- There are many groups on Dickinson campus dedicated to issues of race and few that deal with gender/sexuality.  There are no groups that deal specifically with issues of class.  How do you feel about the lack of diversity within Dickinson’s social action groups? 


''"I think that Dickinson’s social action groups are VERY diverse.  The issue at hand is that most students who are members of these clubs are from similar social classes.  One would find that the underrepresented classes (the upper class) in these social action groups tend to keep themselves separate from these organizations.  They also show no interest in creating and promoting [the issue].  Also, when addressing issues of race, gender, and sexuality, social class often surfaces as a topic of discussion…"'' ~ Shawn Nannan, member of UMOJA and LAC
====[[Question 1]]====
- There are many groups on Dickinson campus dedicated to issues of race and few that deal with gender/sexuality.  There are no groups that deal specifically with issues of class.  How do you feel about the lack of diversity within Dickinson’s social action groups?


====[[Question 2]]====
- Would you support a social action group dedicated to issues of class and/or classism?  Why or why not?


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====[[Question 3]]====
- Why do you think there are so many groups dedicated to racial issues?  What types of groups would you like to see more or fewer of?  Why?


====[[Interview|Interview with Gretchen Symons, Director of Student Activities]]====


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Questions

In the survey we asked members of social action groups to answer a series of questions concerning the nature of the types of groups themselves. These are the questions along with students' responses to them. Notice how varied their opinions are!

Question 1

- There are many groups on Dickinson campus dedicated to issues of race and few that deal with gender/sexuality. There are no groups that deal specifically with issues of class. How do you feel about the lack of diversity within Dickinson’s social action groups?

Question 2

- Would you support a social action group dedicated to issues of class and/or classism? Why or why not?

Question 3

- Why do you think there are so many groups dedicated to racial issues? What types of groups would you like to see more or fewer of? Why?

Interview with Gretchen Symons, Director of Student Activities

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