A CASE AGAINST THE CREATION OF A CAUCASIAN CURRICULUM

Almost all the universities in the United States have incorporated African-American studies into their curricula.Following this development,many critics have started advocating for the incorporation of Caucasian or European studies into the curricula of colleges and universities in the United States.This argument sounds very attractive.As many of such critics say,what is good for the geese is also good for the gander.However,I believe that the incorporation of Caucasian or European studies into the curricula of colleges and universities is unnecessary.

To begin with,Caucasian or European studies already form a substantial aspect of the curricula of such institutions. According to Professor D.D. Smith,over seventy percent of the books and materials used across different schools, colleges and universities in the United States were written by Caucasians.It would therefore be a time-wasting effort to advocate for the inclusion of what is already included.

Futhermore, the African-American experience is peculiar.It is the result of an avoidable accident of history.The Caucasians did not have such historical experience.The Caucasian history is rich,no doubt.But it lacks the peculiar experiences that characterize African-American history.

Lastly,materials are not just incorporated into the curricula of schools on the basis of race or color.Doing so would promote racism instead of fighting it.Other racial groups like the Hispanics or Asians would also start advocating for the inclusion of their own programs into the curricula of schools.The result would be an endless chain of cacophony that would certainly do more harm than good to education.

It would therefore be more beneficial to the country if emphasis is placed on the constant upgrading of the standard of education available in schools rather than on the mundane factor of racial studies.