Areas Quote by Jonathan Kozol
“Hypersegregated inner-city schools - in which one finds no more than five or ten white children, at the very most, within a student population of as many as 3,000 - are the norm, not the exception, in most northern urban areas today.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Savage Inequalities, Jonathan Kozol, 1991
Urban schools are often so racially segregated that white students are a tiny minority, reflecting deep systemic inequality.
In simple terms: City schools are often mostly one race, showing inequality.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address segregation in education.
Themes
education
inequality
segregation
urban policy
racial justice
Mood
concerned
determined
hopeful
Type
analytical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- school board meetings
- parent-teacher conferences
- policy advocacy
- community organizing
Key Concepts
systemic racism
resource disparity
social stratification
Questions to Reflect On
- How does segregation affect student outcomes?
- What policies could reduce segregation?
A Different Perspective
Efforts may be limited by political resistance and funding constraints.
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