48 pages 1 hour read

Jonathan Kozol

Savage Inequalities

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1991

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Essay Topics

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How does Kozol define "segregation" in public education? How does his definition compare with the definition typically understood? How does our conception of history figure into this comparison?

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How does Kozol believe racial segregation still persists, even though such laws have been made illegal? Does Kozol believe that racial bigotry is as potent of a force in education policy as it was in the past?

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What is the argument Kozol raises by the phrase "other people's children"? What is Kozol attempting to say about the way we view public education in our country with respect to identity and community? Is this in keeping with American ideals or not?