Jane Elliott: American Schools 'Indoctrinate' Students In Prejudice

Jane Elliott: American Schools 'Indoctrinate' Students In Prejudice

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The video discusses racial perceptions and discrimination, highlighting Jane Elliott's famous 'brown eyes, blue eyes' exercise. It critiques the educational system for indoctrinating students with racial biases and emphasizes the need for comprehensive education on racial contributions. Elliott's crayon exercise is used to challenge the concept of race, promoting the idea of a single human race.

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3 mins • 1 pt

According to Elliott, what is the problem with textbooks in teaching about slavery?

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What is the significance of the crayon exercise that Elliott uses in her teaching?

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