The Problem Of Racism In Public Schools

In Chapter 1, Alexander provides a brief history of race and racism in America. For those readers less familiar with the narrative of American history, this tour through slavery, Bacon’s Rebellion, Reconstruction, Jim Crow, Populism, the end of Jim Crow through Board, and the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s is very instructive. Even if this narrative sounds familiar though, what comes next is probably less so. The backlash to the Civil Rights Movement manifested itself in the Southern Strategy and the first construction of stereotypes such as lazy “welfare cheats” and black criminals. “Law and order” rhetoric became a popular way to stoke hostility towards blacks; it was carried out by conservatives to win votes among poor whites.

Systematic racism within education Institutions, such as the lack of adequate funding as well as subtle discrimination, continues to be the root of the problem that plagues this nation. Even though segregation was abolished in 1964, the lingering effects that remain are significant and cannot be passively mended. Although it is tempting to think that this prejudice is caused by a select few and not the many, it is clear that this problem holds more depth. Recent studies conducted by the National Education Studies (NEA) have proven that even in school’s African American students are often times targeted and punished at a significantly higher rate when compared to their white peers. The study states “Black students make up almost 40 percent of all school expulsions [in the] nation, and more than two thirds of students referred to police from schools are either black or Hispanic” (Blacks: Education Issues). This study conducted by the Department of Education, cabinet-level department of the United States

Australian normalcy and thus were to blame for any racism faced. Australia prides itself on being a multicultural country, however; the belief of the people stating that it is in fact people of different ethnicities fault for the racism creates a difficult environment in a school and makes lesser opportunities for these students.

Racism has been a constant dilemma in our nation for centuries. No matter how hard someone attempts to ignore that it exists, racism is still prominent in today’s day and age. Although race has been discredited by many, it is still conspicuous in our country. We may not own slaves or have segregated bathrooms anymore, but racism continues to exist.

Sunny early day in California the day is warm. While I was listening to the radio the governor had interrupted the song and said that colored kids could not go to a school near my house. My dad hits the radio and shuts it off. There is a slight moment of silence until my parents said to go inside the house.

Racism is a deeply rooted injustice within American society. As a result of nothing but the want to create a hierarchical sense of importance, thousands of minorities have been affected within the hands of unrightful prejudice. Racism, alive and well in today’s world, has taken a huge toll within the education system. Not only having to subject to discrimination within various aspects of their lives, minorities (black and latinx people) are now being exposed to racism the moment that they enter the school system. Despite claiming to be “the land of opportunity,” America’s education system- ranging from pre-k up until college graduation, has ultimately created barriers between minorities and their true educational potential. Minorities are ultimately separated from their counterparts (caucasians) in means of education, are they are suffering. Not only are they being belittled simply by the color of their skin, but they are facing injustices within the one institution where all individuals are supposed to be granted equality. This shadow of prejudice, following minorities from prekindergarten, to grade school, to higher education, is deterring the potential of thousands of deserving human beings.

Having students read this book will help them understand the racism in the country and the themes in the book such as hope, family, alcoholism, and many more. If the book was not taught in school then students would not be able to see how it felt to be an Indian and how they were treated. The book almost gives a history, but at the same time high school students can relate to what Junior is going through when it comes to school. Teaching this book to middle school would not be the best way because of the language. High school on the other hand would work because most of the students have heard this words though the halls. This book should be taught in school, but only high school because of the language and other content that is worded throughout

After living in a place like Bend Oregon for 18 years I haven’t ever noticed a difference between blacks and whites. Bend has been said to be “one of the whitest places to live”, yet I never viewed a city by its race. Being racist to me meant that it was the whites who had a problem with the blacks and whites didn’t want anything to do with blacks. I hadn’t actually seen racism in action from anyone here. Now, after watching the film Crash and reading the essays “Blinded by the White: Crime, Race and Denial at Columbine High” written by Tim Wise and “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack” written by McIntosh, my understanding of race, diversity, and communications have changed.

Another dull Thursday starts again with a student who trudges sadly across the school hallway to the abhorrent front office. With an emotionless manner, the administrator states that the student is hereby expelled, however, no one else expected anymore because a black student is much more likely to get suspended or expelled than white students. With regret racism is still well and alive in many schools across America, but wait some people are bound to say racism does not exist and especially not in school, but what if I say that nonwhite races especially blacks are more likely to get suspended or expelled and minority students have less access to higher education and teachers. The lack of teacher can come from the lack of teachers and staff

The children today are the country future. How the U.S look like in the future will be based on how the children are teach today. Beside of focus on other subjects like math and literature, school can also teach student about race. School can have some activities to help students understand more about race. For example, children prefer to listen to stories than study, schools can have the activity that they will tell the stories about how people were like before race was invented, how race effects the social, how people live suffer from racial discrimination, etc. These stories will bring out the sympathy from the children and help them realize that being racist is terrible. Also, the school can let their students meeting with people with difference

Racism takes place every single day whether people realize it or not. For example, African Americans sometimes face more strict punishment for crimes than white people, people portraying all races to be equal, and even asking somebody “what they are” could be taken as a racist comment. It is often said that racism is a belief or attitude that anyone who unfairly judges another based on race is considered racist. Most people have the ability to choose if they want to be a risist or not. It is their own choice. Being your own person is what helps influence their thoughts about racism.

Safety is a key point in everyday in the lives of everyone, especially those of students. Our youths must navigate the dangers of high school on a nearly daily basis but luckily for them, schools are safer than ever because of less racism, the building standards are higher than ever, and counseling is more prevalent.

Society today deals with a plethora of controversial problems. Controversial problems we face today include issues that deal with a few of the amendments: freedom of religion, freedom of the press, the right to bear arms, etc. Other issues that we deal with today could be medical, social, or the legalization of certain things. One controversial problem that I believe is very important and should be addressed is racism.

Cases are seen every year, where an innocent colored person is killed by police officers.

In reflecting upon the teaching practices that advocate anti-oppressive education in terms of the issue of cultural diversity within a classroom, education about anti-racism is a key issue that needs to be further investigated. In the article, Educating About Anti-Racism: The Perils and Desires both Die and Simmon (2010) enlighten readers on the limitations and possibilities of anti-racism. Throughout these readings, I found myself to agree with Dei’s (2010) observation that “to be anti-racist, one must necessarily be anti-colonial.” Since colonialism and racism are interwoven. Growing up in Tanzania, I have come to understand the deep impacts of colonialism that still relevant in academia and schools today. As Dei writes, “the academy rewards those engaged in Euromimicry. Certain