VOICED: Children's education at risk in Kenya's tribal divide

VOICED: Children's education at risk in Kenya's tribal divide

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Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses the impact of the 2007 Kenyan elections and subsequent tribal violence on Isaac's family, who were displaced from their farm. It highlights the resulting segregation in schools, where children now learn separately by tribe. Despite past violence, Kikuyu parents express a desire for Kalenjin children to return to their schools. However, challenges remain as students are hesitant to mix, and the longer they stay separated, the harder it becomes to achieve an integrated society.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event led to Isaac's family being displaced from their home?

Kenya's 2007 elections and subsequent tribal violence

A government relocation program

Economic recession

A natural disaster

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the school environment changed after the violence?

Schools have become more diverse

There is now a self-imposed segregation

Students are more focused on academics

There are more extracurricular activities

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one consequence of the school segregation mentioned in the video?

Students are excelling in sports

Children are only fluent in their tribal language

Students are learning more languages

There is an increase in school attendance

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the attitude of Kikuyu parents towards Kalenjin children returning to their schools?

They are opposed to it

They are indifferent

They welcome it despite past violence

They are unaware of the situation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do Kalenjin children feel more at ease in their own community schools?

They have better facilities

They have more friends there

They receive better education

They fear revenge attacks in other areas