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“Not since the days of the Hitler Youth have young people been subjected to more propaganda on more politically correct issues. At one time, educators boasted that their role was not to teach students what to think but how to think. Today, their role is far too often to teach students what to think…” quote by Thomas Sowell
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“Not since the days of the Hitler Youth have young people been subjected to more propaganda on more politically correct issues. At one time, educators boasted that their role was not to teach students what to think but how to think. Today, their role is far too often to teach students what to think on everything from immigration to global warming to the new sacred trinity of 'race, class and gender.'”

Thomas Sowell

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Education has shifted from teaching critical thinking to imposing ideological conformity on students.

In simple terms: Schools now push specific political views.

Key Takeaway

Encourage independent thought over dogma.

Themes

education politics propaganda critical thinking

Mood

concerned critical

Type

political educational

When to use this quote

  • classroom discussions
  • curriculum design
  • parental involvement
  • policy debates

Key Concepts

ideology social conditioning media influence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can educators balance facts with values?
  • What role should students play in shaping curricula?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the value of teaching analytical skills.

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