Over the past few weeks we have discussed the issue of race and the many forms of

discrimination into which it can be molded. Whether it is through preconceived stereotypes, racial

slurs, or a general phobia due to ignorance, racial discrimination in the classroom is a problem that

is rarely addressed. Only through teaching racial awareness to our students can we begin to solve

this problem that can alienate and hinder a child's given right to an equal opportunity education.

Everyone's had their shot at defining "race." Theologians, scientists, social scientists,

anthropologists, and many others have all defined the term. Of course, politicians through the

ages have also played their part (a major part), while activists have contested and rearticulated all

of these definitions. Obviously, those designated as belonging to "inferior races" have sought to

contest the meaning and significance of "race," and often have succeeded.

Since people still act as if races exist--despite the fact that the very discipline founded

upon discerning race no longer recognizes the concept, this belief has a multitude of real life

effects. Racial prejudice is a subject that is very complex t

participated in helping each other decide which colors matched the best. There were no 'whites'

We should all take time out of our 'normal' schedules to include activities that revolve

or 'blacks' or 'yellows' involved. Afterwards each child used their mixture to paint themselves on

classroom to participate in exchanging letters and drawings about their culture with students and

by adults. Material that offers education and information to help children better understand one

different forms. Racism could be in the form of selective anger or hate, social selections,

another (and adults) is the means by which children will learn to filter out the hurtful ideas

minds. Ask the children open ended questions, and ask them how they feel about their choices.

classrooms in other countries. Allow bilingual students in your school to greet everyone in the

beyond the surface of another's skin. All children are entitled to a learning environment where the

friends. The results can be surprising, and they definitely lead to an interesting conversation.

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