Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Marthe48

(22,748 posts)
8. Each of us should be aware of our
Sat Aug 24, 2024, 09:41 AM
Aug 2024

Potential. I grew up with the myth that girls were no good at math and science. If I hadn't learned about Marie Curie, or Hedy Lamar, Katherine Johnson, and so many others, I might not have realized I could learn concrete subjects and do well. What if every vestige of women's achievements were banned from schools?
On top of that, what is the psychological effect of denying the reality of ancestry? Probably a lot like denying orientation, ignoring personhood. People lacking validation of their race, denied, ignored, can rightly feel like something's missing as they learn about the world and their own possibilities.
I'm glad to know that students in Fl. have alternatives to public school curricula that by denying reality, must make at least some of the students feel disoriented. How can they learn anything if they don't understand what they are building on or how the education will benefit themselves?

Recommendations

5 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Latest Discussions»Latest Breaking News»Ron DeSantis banned lesso...»Reply #8