Don't Say Mum And Dad

[cgksheff]

8 minutes ago, trastrick said:

By whom?

 

Why do teachers have to be taught how to address "certain groups" of  children? Is that code for the color of their skin?

 

In the U.S. that's called Critical Race Theory.

Read the policy documents of the schools involved.

In this instance, it has nothing to do with "color".

Edited February 21, 2022 by cgksheff

[Magilla]

13 minutes ago, trastrick said:

In the U.S. that's called Critical Race Theory.

...only by those who have no idea what CRT is!

 

CRT does not involve, and is not concerned with, diversity and inclusion training... at all!

[trastrick]

30 minutes ago, cgksheff said:

Read the policy documents of the schools involved.

In this instance, it has nothing to do with "color".

Got a link to that?

 

I'd like to know how "certain groups" are defined, who can't be referred to as "children".

 

TIA

[FoxLady]

I must've been well ahead of the game!

Up to being about 14, I referred to my dad as "sir"!

I can't remember ever wondering what his Christian name was, or if he'd even got one!

[trastrick]

21 minutes ago, Magilla said:

...only by those who have no idea what CRT is!

 

CRT does not involve, and is not concerned with, diversity and inclusion training... at all!

Here's an enlightening article:

 

A Deeper Look at Critical Race Theory - Wall Street Journal

https://www.wsj.com › Opinion › Politics & Ideas

 

Jul 20, 2021 — "Critical race theory rejects the principle of equality of opportunity. Its adherents insist that equality of opportunity is a myth, not a ......"

 

In probably the only country in the World, where a racial minority can rise up from relative poverty to become a 2 time President, Obama, the most admired woman, Michele, the richest AND most influential woman in America, Oprah.

 

Not to mention the top level of culture, Hollywood, sports,  entertainment and social celebrity.

 

Where else but America is this possible?

[Magilla]

38 minutes ago, trastrick said:

Here's an enlightening article:

 

A Deeper Look at Critical Race Theory - Wall Street Journal

https://www.wsj.com › Opinion › Politics & Ideas

 

Jul 20, 2021 — "Critical race theory rejects the principle of equality of opportunity. Its adherents insist that equality of opportunity is a myth, not a ......"

Behind a paywall, but the opening tag line "The neo-Marxist movement rejects equal opportunity" is simply nonsense!

 

A better source, the American Bar Association, rather than someone making up stuff based on what they think it means:

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/crsj/publications/human_rights_magazine_home/civil-rights-reimagining-policing/a-lesson-on-critical-race-theory/

 

...it's not a "movement" at all!

 

 

Edited February 21, 2022 by Magilla

[cgksheff]

33 minutes ago, Magilla said:

Behind a paywall, but the opening tag line "The neo-Marxist movement rejects equal opportunity" is simply nonsense!

 

A better source, the American Bar Association, rather than someone making up stuff based on what they think it means:

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/crsj/publications/human_rights_magazine_home/civil-rights-reimagining-policing/a-lesson-on-critical-race-theory/

 

...it's not a "movement" at all!

 

 

🙂
.... and has got nothing, whatsoever, to do with the subject of this thread. Not that it stops folk going off at a tangent.

[Mr Bloke]

24 minutes ago, cgksheff said:

🙂
.... and has got nothing, whatsoever, to do with the subject of this thread. Not that it stops folk going off at a tangent.

Hmmm...

Some folk will go off at anything, and soon, no mathematical function will be free from criticism.

Whatever next?

Are we to expect an increase in hypotenuse abuse?

Will concentric circles be made to feel they no longer have anything in common?

Where's it all going to end?

Is this just the thin end of the wedge...

... or maybe just hyperbolae?

[trastrick]

1 hour ago, Magilla said:

Behind a paywall, but the opening tag line "The neo-Marxist movement rejects equal opportunity" is simply nonsense!

 

A better source, the American Bar Association, rather than someone making up stuff based on what they think it means:

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/crsj/publications/human_rights_magazine_home/civil-rights-reimagining-policing/a-lesson-on-critical-race-theory/

 

...it's not a "movement" at all!

 

 

I trust the Wall Street Journal (not a Trump fan, they) over a gaggle of unionized ambulance chasers (ok Professional Association, if you must.  Lol)

 

Likewise Teachers Unions.

 

We are all free to believe what we want to believe.

 

What you believe is not my problem, 

 

Isn't freedom in a democracy great? 

Edited February 21, 2022 by trastrick

[trastrick]

But back on topic, I'm senior citizen, an old man.

 

Do I really have to refer to my parents as the "grown ups"/

 

Lol