The Unfairness Hidden In Plain Sight

 The Unfairness Hidden In Plain Sight


    Inequality and segregation is a major theme for the time period we learn about in the book and in the several videos we watched for this section of class. From the uphill battles of immigrants the less privileged to the effects of favoritism in the modern day. Inequality continues to run rampant in the world of education, but we take the lessons from the past and learn to improve upon not only them but also ourselves.
    The stories of inequality and how they continue to dig its dirty roots into history are a dime a dozen, but it is thanks to those stories that we learn about the horrors that were seen as normal and commonplace back in the day. The all too famous story of Little Rock Nine still holds weight as there will always be a battle for equal education, for equal opportunities that seem to used as a symbol of status rather than a symbol of humanity. However, that should not be what defines humanity, as the bravery of the many children and young adults trying to achieve their education is a story to ring throughout the ages.
    In the two videos we watched for class, the documentary for "Separate and Unequal" had many great real world comparisons to what we deal with in the moment. The story of Omarina and how, despite all odds, still strives and succeeds in getting the education she so desired. When given the same opportunities that all other children are given, she thrived and began to build a proper life for herself. In comparison, when children are not properly nurtured or given the same opportunities, you get her brother. The documentary makes the parallels between the two very clear and it speaks about how despite inequalities existing, if one does not take it by the horns, they will never succeed.
    While it is a sad truth to recognize the fact that it will be hard to fight all the inequalities that will continue to plague our education system, we can look at the many strides those of the past took to give us the opportunities we use today. It is a simply inspiring era to look back to and think about. 

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