Teach British children about the realities of British Imperialism and Colonialism

Teach British children about the realities of British Imperialism and Colonialism

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31 May 2020
Signatures: 367,797Next Goal: 500,000
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Started by Joshua Bailey

The Department for Education states that;
 
‘The national curriculum for history aims to ensure that all pupils:
 
Know and understand the history of these islands as a coherent, chronological narrative, from the earliest times to the present day: how people’s lives have shaped this nation and how Britain has influenced and been influenced by the wider world’
 
Despite this, there is still much omitted from Britain’s colonial history. By excluding the evils of British Imperialism, along with how members of the African Diaspora contributed to the British nation-state, British children are robbed of understanding how colonialist ideology was implemented. This stunts the growth of racial equality in the UK and hinders the racial esteem of Black British children.
 
Frederick Douglass said that “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” Similarly, we recognise that better education for our children is the most effective tool for constructing an anti-racist society.
 

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