the beginning of the end for racial segregation? This song from 1954 sends a message about equality and unity for everyone. In 2024, we are still trying to achieve this in the U.S., especially in education.
I don't always comment, Louise, but I always enjoy the songs, so many of which were a part of my history and now remembered thanks to you. Especially could relate to this one. For all the problems we still have with racism, we also have a history of social and political change. That is so precious. Thanks again for doing this project.
Yeah, this little song was a surprise. I had no idea back when I listened to it in junior high that it was anything more than a song about racial equality. It was so interesting to find more history behind the song. Never knew there was a link between Three Dog Night and Pete Seeger. Who would've thought!
It’s hard to believe racial or social inequality still exist in this advanced age of understanding and information at our fingertips… sadly though we know it does.
Here in France, Private schools in the literal sense I believe are less common than in many other European countries, so most children attend a local establishment. But in the lesser populated areas, once they have passed primary level they will travel further afield to a college, (secondary education) which ends when they are fifteen. Then on to a lycée which often is too far to drive on a daily basis so they board. I believe this growing together of children at a younger age helps greatly (unless family beliefs are indoctrinated, which they can be) in the acceptance of all colour and creed. Maybe I’m wrong though Louise.!
The education system can play an important part in helping children to understand (and therefore, not to be afraid of) differences and to offer them chances to befriend a wide variety of people, not only those with different skin colors. It can give children opportunities to think about their experiences and decide for themselves. It sounds as though France is somewhat like this.
A school system can also serve to teach children a set of beliefs that they must accept without questioning. And that's a very scary thing.
I don't always comment, Louise, but I always enjoy the songs, so many of which were a part of my history and now remembered thanks to you. Especially could relate to this one. For all the problems we still have with racism, we also have a history of social and political change. That is so precious. Thanks again for doing this project.
Thanks, Kathy. I always appreciate your support!
Yeah, this little song was a surprise. I had no idea back when I listened to it in junior high that it was anything more than a song about racial equality. It was so interesting to find more history behind the song. Never knew there was a link between Three Dog Night and Pete Seeger. Who would've thought!
It’s hard to believe racial or social inequality still exist in this advanced age of understanding and information at our fingertips… sadly though we know it does.
Here in France, Private schools in the literal sense I believe are less common than in many other European countries, so most children attend a local establishment. But in the lesser populated areas, once they have passed primary level they will travel further afield to a college, (secondary education) which ends when they are fifteen. Then on to a lycée which often is too far to drive on a daily basis so they board. I believe this growing together of children at a younger age helps greatly (unless family beliefs are indoctrinated, which they can be) in the acceptance of all colour and creed. Maybe I’m wrong though Louise.!
The education system can play an important part in helping children to understand (and therefore, not to be afraid of) differences and to offer them chances to befriend a wide variety of people, not only those with different skin colors. It can give children opportunities to think about their experiences and decide for themselves. It sounds as though France is somewhat like this.
A school system can also serve to teach children a set of beliefs that they must accept without questioning. And that's a very scary thing.