White/Asian Kid’s Elders: “I don’t understand brain plasticity, so I’m going to assume the speed with which my child learns things proves they’re a genius”
Other POC Kids Elders: “I don’t understand brain plasticity, so I’m just going to hold my kids close and hope what they’re rapidly learning doesn’t get them killed.”
I more mean to say that the idea of “intelligence” is treated very differently in first class and second class citizenry.
It’s an asset to be celebrated when your background qualifies you to join elite circles. It’s a liability to be managed when you’re confined to drudge work.
White/Asian Kid’s Elders: “I don’t understand brain plasticity, so I’m going to assume the speed with which my child learns things proves they’re a genius”
Other POC Kids Elders: “I don’t understand brain plasticity, so I’m just going to hold my kids close and hope what they’re rapidly learning doesn’t get them killed.”
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I more mean to say that the idea of “intelligence” is treated very differently in first class and second class citizenry.
It’s an asset to be celebrated when your background qualifies you to join elite circles. It’s a liability to be managed when you’re confined to drudge work.
Yep, just go to Appalachia, you’ll see the same mindset.