Applebaum acknowledges the importance of the questions that Jackson raises and also clarifies some claims that Jackson mistakenly attributes to her. Applebaum queries Jackson's identification of "unreasonableness" with ignorance and cautions that a concern for students becoming "reasonable" must not preclude the possible costs to those who must…

Argues that too often, multiculturalism is viewed as a passive method of disengagement from moral and ethical issues. Defines true multiculturalism as incorporating tolerance and respect into active examination and exploration of cultural and moral issues. Describes several situations that require this approach. (MJP)

Describes classrooms and schools as a culture of power that mirror society's unjust social relations. Investigates the questions: (1) is it ever justified to use power to interrupt power?; and (2) does all silencing subjugate? Outlines arguments for and against censorship of teachers who believe that portraying homosexual lifestyles positively…