Racism in the Dewey Decimal System
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Racism in the Dewey Decimal System
the “realists” or economic determinists—holds that though attitudes and words are important, racism is much more than a collection of unfavorable impressions of members of other groups. For realists, racism is a means by which society allocates privilege and status. Racial hierarchies determine who gets tangible benefits, including the best jobs, t
... See moreRichard Delgado, Jean Stefancic, Angela Harris (Foreword) • Critical Race Theory
Today, the whiteness of the curriculum in many schools continues to perpetuate, albeit more subtly and usually without the threat of physical harm, an ongoing campaign of erasure that arrests the creativity and ingenuity of young people. It not only stunts the potential of those from marginalized groups but also narrows the worldviews of those deem
... See moreRuha Benjamin • Imagination: A Manifesto (A Norton Short)
The horror of class stratification, racism, and prejudice is that some people begin to believe that the security of their families and communities depends on the oppression of others, that for some to have good lives there must be others whose lives are truncated and brutal. It is a belief that dominates this culture. It is what makes the poor whit... See more
A Question of Class by Dorothy Allison
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