# 34 Erika Davis-Pitre | Homeschooling as an Answer to Race-Based Educational Inequalities
We are again joined by Erika Davis-Pitre, one of our favorite people when it comes to unschooling. In our talk, we confront the pressing issues of ageism and racial disparities in education, focusing on the empowerment of students from diverse backgrounds through homeschooling and unschooling. Our journey begins with a personal anecdote—a poignant encounter with ageism involving a seven-year-old student and the reflection it prompted on systemic flaws in education.
We delve into the reasons why homeschooling and unschooling have become appealing options for many families with diverse backgrounds. Together, we uncover the impact of a curriculum primarily designed from one perspective and the stark disparities in expectations faced by students from diverse backgrounds compared to their peers.
Our conversation transcends the boundaries of the education system, venturing into the broader realm of discrimination and oppression faced by diverse communities in various countries. Erika shares powerful stories of unjust treatment encountered while homeschooling and traveling.
We also explore the insidious influence of ageism on students from diverse backgrounds, illustrating how it leads to dehumanization in everyday situations. Our episode underlines the significance of privilege not as a divisive force but as a tool for uplifting students who face injustice. Education and communication are emphasized as key tools in ensuring that our actions are not taken for granted.
In a historical context, we scrutinize the role of economic systems, specifically the consequences of industrialization and monetization on education. We contemplate how these structures have perpetuated structural inequalities and consider how homeschooling and unschooling can provide a solution.
🗓️ Recorded September 1st, 2023. 📍Romagny-Fontenay, France
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▬ CONTENT OF THIS VIDEO ▬
(00:00:00) - Homeschooling and Unschooling for Black Children
(00:13:14) - Discrimination in Different Countries
(00:22:48) - Oppression, Empathy, and Education
(00:32:12) - Expats, Education, and Oppression
(00:49:28) - The Dehumanization and Re-Humanization of Society
(00:58:13) - Importance of World School Family Summits
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