1. El Colonialismo como Herramienta de Opresión Educativa.
La educación ha sido históricamente utilizada como un medio para perpetuar el colonialismo, suprimiendo culturas y lenguas indígenas.
- "the history of schools being used as tools of oppression and colonialism is right there.".
- "colonialism and the schools wanted to remove their culture, language, everything.".
- "holy fuck, what an ignorant take. Good intent? colonialism and the schools wanted to remove their culture, language, everything.".
2. Omisiones y Sesgos en la Enseñanza de la Historia.
Muchos currículos educativos han omitido o minimizado la historia del colonialismo, presentando una visión sesgada y a menudo positiva de este período.
- "yes. I can now see that the history of colonialism was a glaring omission from the curriculum i experienced.".
- "something funny i recall from public school in the 200’s. Colonialism in the americas was discussed positively (manifest destiny etc.) outside of brief mention of the trail of tears. Colonialism in africa/india/asia was taught as basically the worst thing europe had ever done.".
- "it’s kind of mind blowing that people are trying to do this when the prevailing ideology that i was taught in elementary school was near-unmitigated veneration of colonialism as heroic. And i’m only 31!".
3. La Necesidad de una Educación Decolonizada e Inclusiva.
Existe un creciente reconocimiento de la importancia de decolonizar los currículos y ofrecer una educación que aborde las verdades históricas del colonialismo y sus impactos duraderos.
- "an inclusive and decolonised curriculum is essential if we are to combat people’s misconceptions about colonialism.".
- "we are mandated to decolonize our teaching.".
- "the very first lesson of any anti-colonial education is that colonialism is not over.".
4. Desafíos y Resistencias a la Enseñanza del Colonialismo.
La enseñanza del colonialismo enfrenta desafíos, incluyendo la resistencia de aquellos que se benefician del statu quo y los intentos de censurar o minimizar su impacto.
- "teaching colonialism right now is a real wild time, let me tell you. My poor sweet traumatized students.".
- "what a great time to outlaw college classes and research that examine colonialism".
- "you know you live in a racist country where people don't want to apologize, for colonialism. The system of education must teach young people better.".
5. El Colonialismo en el Contexto Académico Actual.
Las instituciones académicas están siendo examinadas por su complicidad histórica y continua con el colonialismo, lo que lleva a debates sobre la necesidad de reformas y reparaciones.
- "i don't get why these people who are so demonstrably smart about other subjects really think they can get away with it, to be "well read" about colonialism & therefore speak with authority over it instead of centering indigenous people. That is literally colonialism, that's what white academia does.".
- "these courses are foundational for comprehending colonialism, racial violence, and indigenous resistance. Eliminating access to such vital educational resources not only disservices the student body but also undermines the university's role in promoting social justice and equity.".
- "universities cannot be separated from the acts of colonialism and genocide that prompted and funded creation of said institutions.".
6. La Importancia de la Educación para Combatir el Colonialismo.
Una educación que aborde críticamente el colonialismo es esencial para fomentar la conciencia, la justicia social y la prevención de la repetición de la historia.
- "education about colonialism and decolonization will be crucial over the next 4 years. We can directly prevent history from repeating itself in a worse way. Decolonize your mind and fight the power.".
- "this is what should be taught in schools. Colonialism, the slave trade, genocides across the world. History should not be selective.".
- "if you think that colonialism was about teaching people table manners and not about extracting resources in the most brutal manner imaginable then you're an object lesson in why kids need to be taught unbiased history.".