Anti-Bias Anti-Racist Resources
(ABAR)
(ABAR)
Introduction
Anti-Bias Anti-Racist pedagogy has become more popular in recent years, but it remains a difficult concept to define. The term itself was coined in the 1990s by Gloria Ladson-Billings, a Professor of Urban Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and is meant to speak to the hidden biases built into our society. Anti-Bias Anti-Racist pedagogy intends to expose these biases and create an intentional anti-racist education system to create a more equitable society.
Media
This is a 5-minute clip from the classic American sitcom Good Times. In it, 12-year-old Michael (known for his social activism, especially around African-American issues) has intentionally failed a school IQ test as a protest. In this clip, he explains his reasons to his family.
This 3.5-minute compilation of scenes from the sitcom Everybody Hates Chris (a period piece which takes place in the mid-1980s) depicts the main character's teacher being unintentionally racist, despite her seemingly well-meaning nature. While there are many ways to express ABAR teachings, this is generally not regarded as the best way.