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I just read that document, and (not gonna lie) I want to cry a little. It does a terrible job of demonstrating that there is a problem of racial bias in math,
by khazhoux 5y ago
I just read that document, and (not gonna lie) I want to cry a little. It does a terrible job of demonstrating that there is a problem of racial bias in math, and the premise that math curriculums promotes white supremacy is, frankly, offensive.
The document has only vauge allusions to specific problems that connect to racial bias. One they list is that the linearity of math education means that failing one course may prevent you from taking the next, even if the topics are not connected. Sure, this is probably true... but it's a problem for students of all races.
The document includes a note to highlight the stories of queer and non-white mathematicians. But, in my entire public school education, I don't recall a /single/ mention of any mathematician at all. Math was not "personified" in any way that I can remember.
Really, it's hard to even understand what the document is proposing, beyond that teachers should be aware that they might somehow be promoting white supremacy in their math class. ??