I graduated from Clemson in 1997. Came from California. I'm white.
What I observed:
- Holcomb dining area was largely segregated (naturally).
- I don't remember the n-work being commonly used, but it was used. In mixed race situations with people who had grown up together, it would get thrown around pretty casually. In these situations, there was no tone of malice, etc. In situations where only whites were around, the word would be used, but it typically carried judgement and prejudice in those uses. I remember there being a clear difference in tone/intent.
- People got a long, but there was typically white groups and black groups. Not so much mixed groups.
The university was founded by avowed racists and segregationists and has evolved from and all-white all-male institution to what it is today.
What did you experience in your time there? Is the university more or less racist/racially segregated than surrounding environments?
What I observed:
- Holcomb dining area was largely segregated (naturally).
- I don't remember the n-work being commonly used, but it was used. In mixed race situations with people who had grown up together, it would get thrown around pretty casually. In these situations, there was no tone of malice, etc. In situations where only whites were around, the word would be used, but it typically carried judgement and prejudice in those uses. I remember there being a clear difference in tone/intent.
- People got a long, but there was typically white groups and black groups. Not so much mixed groups.
The university was founded by avowed racists and segregationists and has evolved from and all-white all-male institution to what it is today.
What did you experience in your time there? Is the university more or less racist/racially segregated than surrounding environments?