Black Lives Matter
If we use the case study of Black Lives Matter (International), how do people develop their views to the issue?
What does this article tell you about the people who demonstrated in the US during 2020?
How does gender, race, geography and age affect their views?
What factors are not included in the article which you think may be relevant?
If you are in the US and a political party is fully supportive of BLM, how could this change your political views?
How does this influence your view on other issues? Which WOK are possible influences?
How has social media influenced political views towards BLM? It would be useful to watch the Social Dilemma for this.
In recent years, this political group has been discussed in relation to education. The resources below may help you identify which knowledge is being used to develop perspectives on the issue.
Education
KQ
- How can governments use education to further their political aims?
- To what extent does education reflect the needs of society?
BLM and Education
Black Lives Matter and the UK national curriculum
BLM to be taught to all students
Padlet – To what extent should a national curriculum reflect politics
From my experience, in countries such as Turkey and Egypt, it is ‘preferred’ that citizens of those countries teach their history. This may lead to more loyalty to the nation and prevent other perspectives from being taught.
Padlet – Which political issues interest you?
What Japanese history lessons leave out
- How do you know what should be taught in a national curriculum?
- Whose/ what knowledge are you using in determining this? How do you develop your perspective?