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Originally posted by LeslieAGD
These kinds of statements make me so angry! 
(counting to ten...trying to control myself)
I'm not saying racism doesn't exist, but making these kind of assumptions and a person assuming he/she is always getting the short end of the stick is what really keeping that person down.
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In support of Eirene_DGP's post, this is from my Social Psychology paper, "The Effects of Prejudice on the Public School System". This is applicable, regardless of educational level......
Years ago, the Lanier and Wittmer (1977) study proved that despite similar cognitive abilities, both African-American and Caucasian educators held the belief that black students were academically inferior compared to their white counterparts. The educators views may have been due to either a lack of open-mindedness or a lack of education in regards to children who are culturally different. Unfortunately, this practice still exists. There is proof of biases by educators when dealing with grades, punishments and rewards. The students are very aware of the unspoken forms of discrimination displayed in the classroom.
Hope this helps, Eirene.