David Gillborn - Racism in Education

Dave Gilborn, a professor of critical race studies, explores how racism operates in education, focusing on subtle forms that perpetuate inequality. He discusses the rise of critical race theory and its opposition, particularly from the right. Gilborn highlights how many white people view race equality as a threat, often seeing themselves as victims. He critiques the use of the white working class argument to silence discussions on racism and examines the contradictory discourse surrounding poor whites. The video also addresses the debate on cancel culture and the need for accurate historical representation.

How does the text describe the relationship between critical race theory and the political right?

What does Dave Gilborn suggest is a common misconception about the lowest achieving group in English schools?

What does the term 'cancel culture' refer to in the context of the text?