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Finding the right answer is racist. The belief that there are objective answers even in math is a characteristic of white supremacy. Math is used to uphold capitalist, imperialist, and racist views. Insane? Oh hell yeah. Welcome to “ethnomathematics,” America.
Not only is ethnomathematics insane; it could not be more blatantly racist.
During a segment of “Tucker Carlson Tonight” on Friday, Tucker took on the notion of “racist math.” Warning: the further you read, the more your hair will catch on fire.
“Oregon’s department of education is urging teachers to register for training that encourages something called ethnomathematics.