Racism in Latin America and South Africa

           The first region we will focus on is Latin America. Although improving, education is still a very unequal part of the lifestyle here. Data shows that the black people of Brazil have fewer educational chances then the rest of the population and face greater difficulties in school (Attewell, 2010, p. 37). South Africa is also an area that needs to make some changes when it comes to racism. Studies show that after educational years, the gap between white and black incomes was substantial. Average earnings of whites were more than five times those of blacks (Attewell, 2010, p. 82). People are working in these areas to reduce the inequality, but it should make you wonder, is there truly still an issue among education because of race? What does that say about our world and how as educators can we make sure discrimination or racism aren’t apparent in our classrooms?

            And parents, what kind of example are you setting at home? Do you make racist jokes that your child might overhear? Are you teaching them to be welcoming of every race, gender, or sexuality? Our world is always changing, but we can only hope that most of the time it is for the better. Kids pick up on things at a very small age and you might not even notice that they're listening. Before a child even enters a classroom you as a parent have the opportunity to make sure they are aware of different cultures or ethnicities. You have the power to open their minds to different situations and to better prepare them, do it.