Republican state legislators are trying to ban discussions of race in their state’s classrooms, introducing bills banning teaching “divisive concepts.” The bills are often aimed at preventing the schools from teaching that systemic racism is part of American society. (American Civil Liberties Union, May 14, 2021, big Emerson Sykes and Sarah Hinger)
Eight states introduced bills hampering teachers in dealing with racism, sexism and bias. The bills prescribe that certain concepts are off-limits including that individuals are inherently oppressive and should bear responsibility for past actions by members of their race or sex and that anyone should fee discomfort or guilt because of their race or sex. (Education Week, April 15, 2021, by Sarah Schwartz)