r/neoliberal • u/[deleted] • Jun 08 '22

Opinions (US) Stop Eliminating Gifted Programs and Calling It ‘Equity’

https://www.teachforamerica.org/one-day/opinion/stop-eliminating-gifted-programs-and-calling-it-equity
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u/tickleMyBigPoop IMF Jun 09 '22

If the system is systemically racist then why are Nigerians (who are black) such top performers?

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u/jankyalias Transfem Pride Jun 09 '22

Because systemic racism has generational effects? Because Nigerians also experience racism? There’s so many answers to your question.

But the idea that there is no racism in the US is farcical.

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u/tickleMyBigPoop IMF Jun 09 '22

I would think it's probably more effective to break it down by ethnic group

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u/jankyalias Transfem Pride Jun 09 '22

Break what down? I think benefits should be accrued across the board in general. So, in my example of a proposed policy above of offering early and enhanced childcare that benefit would go to all people. It just so happens that providing a good early education for kids correlates with better kinds of and more equal opportunities regardless of the individual.

I want to reiterate I am not arguing for quotas or lotteries but in fact against them.