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Diversity is not one of Denison’s strong points. There are not a large amount of minorities on campus. Black students tend to hang out with black students, Indians with Indians, and white students with white students. If students use the approach of surrounding themselves with others of a particular race, it may feel like there are more minorities present than there actually are. If you want to meet people, you can find them, but you generally need to join a group like DISA to do so. It’s not impossible to expand your worldview at Denison, but you may need to work at it. Denison has recently been trying to foster a more diverse environment, but it may take a few more years before they are successful.

The lack of diversity doesn’t mean that people are intolerant. In fact, Denison students have an amazing amount of respect for each other, despite social, racial, and cultural differences. There are several clubs and organizations for minorities. And homosexual students are not pressured to conform or to stay in the closet because of their personal choices. Still, at the same time, student responses to diversity issues seem, at best, mixed and half-hearted. Some students are really active and engaged toward creating a sense of diversity, but others feel it is not a serious problem that students of different races do not socialize with one another.

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Diversity at Denison University

campdenidoo12

Economics '12

2.7

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Denison Tries

The campus is mainly white and rich, but there are pockets of different races and economic classes. The university tries very hard to reach out to all types of groups from gender to ethnicity to religion to sexual orientation. Organizations promote open dialogue when it comes to diversity and challenges certain groups may face.

Dec 06, 2011

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slowtesttaker

Law and Legal Studies '15

1.9

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Somewhat Diverse

There is enough diversity that is visible in terms of race, but white people far outnumber everyone else. In terms of fashion, most people dress the same. Not a lot of different tastes on campus.

Nov 29, 2011

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kappi4099

French Language and Literature '15

4.6

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Clubs/Organizations Promote Diversity

Although the majority of the student population is white, the numerous clubs and organizations on campus promote diversity and acceptance of all races, religions, sexual orientations, etc. Outlook, the LGBTQIA club is very active, as are the Denison Feminists, Asian Culture Club, Black Student Union, Hillel, etc. Options for everyone.

Nov 21, 2011

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