Racism And Discrimination In School

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“No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background or his religion. People learn to hate from young age , and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite” (Mandela). The act of racism and inequality within the school system can be dated back to 1896 with the Plessy V. Ferguson case, which resulted in “ separate facilities for education” and an “ equal education”(123helpme).
The lack of cultural diversity and ignorance exist all around us within today's society. The way teachers treats the students differently based on their color, some students also bully and other students because of their race, which can have an effects on
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Especially because majority of students suspension is students of colors this can affect their education and future success. Additionally teachers assume that student of color are not smart or that they do not want to learn. Therefore they do not think of helping them or give them as much as attention as they would to white students. Being racist is being Ignorant. Racism is an unfortunate part of our society attempting to eliminate in schools is a step in the right direction. Racism in school has been an issue a long time ago and is still an issue today. If we all can work together we’ll be able prevent racism in school.
In conclusion, students are still experiencing racism in school, which can get in their ways of getting a proper education. Racism towards students can come from their peers, or school staffs. Which can have an affect on students Education and future success. I have once experienced racism towards me at school and I know how it feels. Race is something that should never be an issue but since it and has been happening non stop. Hopefully one day people will realize we are all equal and racism comes to an

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