Quote by James A. Baldwin

Education is indoctrination if you're white - subjugation if you're black.

Education is indoctrination if you're white - subjugation if

Summary

This quote emphasizes the unequal experiences and perspectives within educational systems based on race. It suggests that education, while offering knowledge and skills, can also reinforce existing power structures and biased ideologies. For those who identify as white, education may reinforce their privileges and existing societal norms, whereas for those who identify as black, it can perpetuate a system of oppression and marginalization.

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By James A. Baldwin

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