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California university office will no longer use the word 'field' over racist 'connotations'

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The University of Southern California's School of Social Work will no longer use the word "field" because it "may have connotations for descendants of slavery and immigrant workers that are not benign," according to a letter from the department.

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Washington Times

USC to keep using word ‘field’ despite departmental ban over slavery ‘connotations’

The University of Southern California isn't banning the word "field," no matter what its School of Social Work may say.

1 year ago·United States

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New York Post

USC will no longer use the word ‘field’ over racist connotations

USC's Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work will no longer use the word "field," saying the change was critical to support anti-racist social work and inclusivity.

1 year ago·New York, United States

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The Telegraph

Leading American university removes the word 'field' because it is 'racist'

University of Southern California says the term ‘field work’ may have negative connotations for descendants of slavery

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Washington Examiner

USC's nonsensical decision to declare the word 'field' as racist

This artist's rendering provided by the University of Southern California shows the proposed bioscience center, to be built with $50 million to be donated by Gary K. Michelson. (AP/USC) AP USC's nonsensical decision to declare the word 'field' as racist Christopher Tremoglie January 10, 02:08 PM January 10, 02:13 PM Video Embed The University of Southern California's School of Social Work sent a letter …

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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Sky News UK

University department removes the word 'field' over racist 'connotations'

References including "field work" and "going into the field" may have connotations for descendants of slavery and immigrant workers "that are not benign", the school of social work at the University of Southern California wrote in a letter to staff and students.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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The Daily Caller

Elite University Department Bans Use Of Word ‘Field,’ Claiming It’s Too Racist

The University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work will no longer use the world "field" in its curriculum or its practices.

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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