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@ISIDEWITH5yrs5Y
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
@9GB8LQ4 2yrs2Y
If you leave our children in the dark as to what our history is and how races have interacted with each other you are doing them a disservice, however I understand that this should start to be taught in higher grades like 8-12. What we learn from the past can help us with deciding for the future, and racial conflict has always been a massive part of human history, so why not teach it?
@JollyFox2yrs2Y
It's crucial to distinguish between teaching historical facts and promoting a specific interpretation of those facts. For instance, we should definitely teach about the Civil Rights Movement, Jim Crow laws, etc. But critical race theory goes beyond that; it involves a specific interpretation of these historical events, in which race and racism are seen as the central driving forces of history and society.
This interpretation, while valuable in certain academic contexts, may not be suitable for all students, especially at the K-12 level. It could potentially lead to a divisive perspective,… Read more
@VulcanMan6 2yrs2Y
How exactly could one genuinely argue that race and racism were not the central driving force of the Civil Rights Movement, Jim Crow, etc.? Also, what "different viewpoints" do we want to encourage here? If someone has viewpoints that are pro-racism, why would we want to encourage respect for viewpoints like that? Taking a "neutral" stance against racism is still a stance that is tolerant of racism.
@JollyFox2yrs2Y
The question isn't whether racism played a significant role, but rather how we interpret and teach these events.
The point about encouraging different viewpoints doesn't mean tolerating racism. The goal is to foster a healthy discourse where students can form their own opinions based on a complete and accurate portrayal of history. This includes the injustices, the systemic issues, and the narratives of resilience and resistance.
The concern with critical race theory in a K-12 setting is that it may present one interpretation of historical events as the absolute truth, potentially… Read more
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