What does it Mean to be Human?

Abstract

From its inception, the project that inspired this book was one of risk-taking, exposing vulnerabilities and responses to vulnerabilities. The convening of educators (who later became the authors of this book) began as we wrestled with answering: “What makes each of us Human?” Cheri, frustrated with the often rote discourse around issues of diversity, asked this question and worked to create a space for democratic engagement in order to move beyond the typical mold of diversity discussions.