Race In Education Sociology

To many, race is political. It’s something to re-blog or debate in Facebook comments. The sad truth, though, is that race is still an enormous issue in our society. Race is a part of our identity, and whether or not we are aware, it affects each and every one of us. Racial issues are particularly important in education because schools and teachers play a significant role in the socialization of children. In the field of education, a person’s race can play a bigger role than they may realize. Disparities in the field of education amongst lower-income school districts are particularly commonplace.
In an effort to put the issue into context and provide some hard data on the topic, one study used critical dialogue within a teacher preparation …show more content…
According to this critical race theory, race, or at least racial identity, is a product of social thought and relationships. It is “not objective, inherent, or fixed, they correspond to no biological or genetic reality; rather, races are categories that society invents, manipulates, or retires when convenient. People with common origins share certain physical traits such as skin color, physique, and hair texture. But these traits are extremely small when comparing what human beings have in common. The small amount of difference has nothing to do with personality, intelligence, and moral behavior. That society frequently chooses to ignore these scientific facts, creates races, and endows them with pseudo-permanent characteristics.” It’s worth noting the researchers responsible for the study in Oregon came to recognize that they might have unintentionally taken part in the vicious cycle of the privileged and the oppressed. They also grew in awareness to the fact that as they read, studied, and worked towards …show more content…
“The aim of antiracist education is to change institutional structures, validate the lived experiences of an increasingly diverse student body, and alter inequitable power relations,” said Paul Carr, contributing author of Different Perceptions of Race in Education. Significant change will not come without an overhaul of the American educational system as a whole, and it is important to remember these changes won’t only benefit certain groups. Carr went on to say, “We contend that the validation of lived experiences around race is key to enhancing the educational experiences of all students.” Making equal-opportunity education the norm will arguably put our country ‘back in the game’ when compared to the global standards of education. Currently, the United States rank fifth on the Human Development Index. Well below Australia, New Zealand, and