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Educational materials can reinforce stereotypes or challenge them from "summary" of Education and Power by Michael W. Apple
Educational materials play a crucial role in shaping students' perceptions and understanding of the world around them. These materials can either reinforce existing stereotypes or challenge them by presenting alternative perspectives and promoting critical thinking. When textbooks, classroom activities, and other educational resources perpetuate stereotypes based on race, gender, class, or other social identities, they contribute to the reproduction of inequality and discrimination in society. On the other hand, when educational materials challenge stereotypes by highlighting diverse voices and experiences, they have the potential to empower students to think critical...
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