Just for clarity, I don’t disagree with what I believe your argument ultimately boils down to. I think avoiding all uncomfortable topics in all educational settings and across all subjects is not a good idea. However I think the debate to be had here is more nuanced than that.
As you say, a lot of history is uncomfortable and acknowledging it and learning it is essential to progress. But debates need to be had about how we teach these topics.
We cannot assume that the way we tackle the subject of racism in schools is perfect as it is now. From studying Of Mice and Men during GCSEs myself I certainly think it lacked in terms of tackling the subject of racism in a way that does it justice. Though I am making the assumption that the way it is taught now is the same as it was a decade ago which might be a load of rubbish.
Thank you for your civil reply to my confrontation and I hope this clarifies my thoughts better than my initial reply.
Just for clarity, I don’t disagree with what I believe your argument ultimately boils down to. I think avoiding all uncomfortable topics in all educational settings and across all subjects is not a good idea. However I think the debate to be had here is more nuanced than that.
As you say, a lot of history is uncomfortable and acknowledging it and learning it is essential to progress. But debates need to be had about how we teach these topics.
We cannot assume that the way we tackle the subject of racism in schools is perfect as it is now. From studying Of Mice and Men during GCSEs myself I certainly think it lacked in terms of tackling the subject of racism in a way that does it justice. Though I am making the assumption that the way it is taught now is the same as it was a decade ago which might be a load of rubbish.
Thank you for your civil reply to my confrontation and I hope this clarifies my thoughts better than my initial reply.