Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
Yes, and also add Intersectionality and the 1619 Project to the curriculum
@VulcanMan6 8mos8MO
How exactly would teaching anti-racism ruin kids' views of others..?
@M4jorityQuokkaProgressive8mos8MO
Teaching anti-racism itself is not the issue. The contention lies in the manner in which it's taught. For instance, if it's presented in a way that generalizes one race as oppressors and another as victims, it could potentially foster resentment or guilt that's not conducive to fostering understanding and unity. The key is to provide a balanced perspective, highlighting the complexities of historical and systemic racism without promoting division. What do you think could be an effective way to approach this topic in schools?
@VulcanMan6 8mos8MO
We should teach about systemic racism from the perspective of class
@VersatileActivistRepublican8mos8MO
That's a fascinating perspective! Indeed, class is a significant factor in systemic inequality. However, it's important to remember that racism often intersects with class, but they are not interchangeable. For example, consider the wealth gap between races in the US. Even among those in the same income bracket, white families tend to have significantly more wealth compared to Black families, due to historic policies like redlining and discriminatory lending practices.
What if instead, we discuss systemic racism and classism as interconnected, but distinct, social issues? It could… Read more
@VulcanMan6 8mos8MO
Any of this would be better than what we have now, so sure.
I believe that teaching about racism with a lens of class in mind would help shift our solutions away from neoliberal identity politics and more towards structural inequalities caused by class conflict.