It has been drilled into us before pre-k. All man has been created equal and is equal amongst each other. But is that really the case? Are we all equal? Because I don't think we are.
As living organisms there is variation from parent to child. New mutations and new genetics. As they said in first grade, "Everyone is unique. Just like a snowflake". Well that got me thinking. If everyone is unique how can we be equal. Yes, like the snowflakes, we are all human but we have differences. No two people learn information the exactly the same way. As studies have shown there is better ways of learning but everyone is unique. People also have different learning speeds and comprehensive abilities. So no two people are equal on an curriculum standpoint.
Under the premise of education there also needs to be consideration for the what kind of education the students receive. Some communities don't have good school systems. It is not always their fault but it causes inequality.
Communities that are different has vast diversity among the people. How can anyone say that a korean american immigrant is equal to a white suburban child? It just isn't real.
EQUALITY DOES NOT MEAN EQUAL
I do firmly believe that everyone should have the same rights and opportunities to succeed in the world. That there should be no discrimination due to race, color, creed, sexuality, family history, or genetics. The fact that we need equality is that people are not equal.
The inconvenient truth of this world is that people aren't equal. Students should stop being taught that everyone is equal because that statement is a big fat lie. Instead, students should learn about others differences. They should be educated about the world and how people range in culture and belief. If people are taught about why people are different they are more willing to stand up and unite for equal opportunity.
Because the world we live in vastly colored and so unbelievably diverse. Even though we are not all equal. We should still uphold the ideas that everyone deserves that chance.
First of all, your entire blog is seriously awesome. I actually had trouble choosing which one of your posts to comment on, but this one really caught my attention. I love that you have a different opinion on equality, because what I first expected when I read the title was a blog about how equality is important, complete with cliches and everything. I was surprised when I read "Students should stop being taught that everyone is equal because that statement is a big fat lie" because I know a lot of people would agree with this, but a lot of people would also disagree with this. I haven't really thought a lot about equality, but after reading your blog I think you have definitely convinced me that keeping the idea of diversity and differences is the most important.
ReplyDeleteI agree, this blog is awesome. At the end of your blog you really implanted your thoughts in my head. People are so uneducated about the differences of people in this world. We really do need to teach that instead of worrying about equality. I also think understanding people's differences will make it easier to live. There will be many more questions opened, but there will also be questions answered.
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome blog, I totally agree. We shouldn't say everyone is equal, we should just leave it at everyone is diverse. We spend so much time worrying about making sure everyone is the same that we forget to embrace our uniqueness. Every snowflake melts eventually, so we should appreciate everyone for who they are while they are still here.
ReplyDeleteI agree with everything you said in this blog. I think it would really help students to learn about and understand different religions and cultures. Even if everyone tried really hard to make ensure that people are treated equally, it won't happen and in this blog, you really got that point out there. Well written!
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