Hi Michael: Well, I think that we cant generalize that statement. Some latinas dress conservative too, I dont know if there are statistics on this subject. In northern South America, Central America, and Southern North America, we dont have seasons so most of the time you have hot weather (unless you live in higher mountains). This can influence the way people choose their clothes and fashion tendencies most of the time. For example, people in Bogotá (8357 feet) dress differently from people in Medellin (4822 feet) or Barranquilla (0 feet). Maybe the teachers experience with Latinas makes him think like that, so maybe its a prejudice. What Im wondering about is why was that considered an offensive comment. Or what is the meaning of provocative then. If you say something like that in Colombia I dont think that it would be a reason for fire a teacher, just something to discuss about and maybe make some research. Or maybe we dont know other details about that event. For now these are my two cents.
Have a nice day, Alejandro _____________________________ Alejandro Franco Psychology Coordinator Northern Catholic University Email: [email protected] Skype: ensepsi De: michael sylvester Enviado el: martes, 21 de septiembre de 2010 12:14 Para: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Asunto: [tips] Professor fired. It just came over my local news channel that a prof at one of Forida's universities has been fired for stating that latina women dress more provocatively than other women.He was accused of being insensitive to cultural differences. Although it could be noted that latinas may have a different perspective on fashion and presentation of self in everyday social and public appearances, this should not be construed as provocative intent. The Mexican reporter who interviewed football players in the locker room did not deserve the comments hurled at her. Maybe we can get some coments from Miguel, Alejandro Franco ,Jose Alves,and the tipster at Cukegio de Maya(Morales) about the dress paradigm of latina women and if it is meant to be provacative. Shakira.Estefan,and Ja Lo come to mind. And has there been a comparison and contrast of latinas with the other co-eds in your classes? Michael "omnicentric" Sylvester,PhD Daytona Beach,Florida --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=5039 or send a blank email to leave-5039-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
