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February 27, 2017
Math for the Social Justice Major
Mathematics was devised by old white men who sought to oppress the uneducated masses. In this course we will explore a more empathetic approach to the subject. The course will explore questions such as:- How does the number 6 make you feel?
- If John has 6 marbles and Sue has 2, isn’t that unfair?
- How can there be any “incorrect” answers?
- Isn’t identifying a number as “positive” or negative” stereotyping?
- If you identify with 5 more than 4, why shouldn’t that be a solution to 2+2=?
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Fukkit, since math is so unfair, just shitcan all of it.
"Feelings. Nothing more than feelings....."
Posted by: ghostsniper at February 27, 2017 8:53 AM
Numbers are as much a sign of God as any other thing in the universe. Hierarchy, for one reason.
Libs will boo it, of course.
Posted by: Casey Klahn at February 27, 2017 8:56 AM
I used to joke that in the future (this was back in the early '90s, when my kids were in grade school.) they wouldn't be teaching math anymore, but rather, Coping with Math Trauma. Sad to say, I was right.
Posted by: Jewel at February 27, 2017 11:25 AM
Keep in mind that apostrophes were apparently too painful even for Baby Boomers.
Posted by: Rob De Witt at February 27, 2017 11:46 AM