Mirza: Failed Strategies For Avoiding Racism Flashcards
1
Q
Who did she study?
A
Ambitious black girls who faced teacher racism
2
Q
What did she find out about racist teachers?
A
They discouraged black pupils to be ambitious e.g. teachers discourage them from aspiring to professional careers.
A large majority of teachers held racist attitudes
3
Q
How did the girls attempt to avoid the teacher’s racism?
A
Being selective about what staff to ask for help and not taking part in lessons
4
Q
Result of these strategies?
A
They put the girls at a disadvantage by restricting opportunities
