On Thanksgiving and flawed culture
By Ethan Ready | December 5, 2017How is it possible to live in this culture, with this identity, without perpetuating the oppressive traditions upon which normative American culture is founded?
Ethan Ready is a Trinity sophomore. His column runs on alternate Tuesdays.
How is it possible to live in this culture, with this identity, without perpetuating the oppressive traditions upon which normative American culture is founded?
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