July 14th 2024.
A biology test administered by a high school teacher in Sacramento, California has sparked outrage for its racist and discriminatory content. The test, given by Alex Nguyen on June 12, delved into topics of human reproduction but also included offensive and inappropriate questions that specifically mentioned students by name.
One of the most shocking questions on the exam implied that Black students possess a gene for a "pimp walk," a derogatory term often used to stereotype and mock African American culture. The question asked what would happen if a "homozygous dominant Latina" was crossed with a "homozygous recessive Hmong." This type of language and line of thinking is not only highly offensive, but also perpetuates harmful stereotypes and reinforces discrimination.
But it wasn't just the Black community that was targeted on this exam. Another question referred to students with certain physical traits, such as crossed eyes, as "weirdoes." This language is not only degrading, but also incredibly hurtful and damaging to students who may already struggle with feeling different or self-conscious about their appearance.
The exam was seen by multiple classes before students reported the issue to school administrators. Despite the principal, Jim Peterson, collecting the physical copies, the test was still given to students in the next period with the questions displayed on a projector. This lack of accountability and disregard for the concerns of students and their families is unacceptable.
Fellow teacher Chris Zamora expressed his disbelief and disgust at the exam, calling it both laughable and racist. He also pointed out that this is not the first time that Nguyen has faced accusations of racism and discrimination. He allegedly called a Black student "boy" and did not make accommodations for students with learning disabilities. As a result, Nguyen has been placed on administrative leave while the school investigates the incident.
In response to the backlash, Principal Peterson has apologized to parents whose children were affected by the racist and offensive material. However, many are still calling for more accountability from Nguyen himself. This type of behavior and language has no place in our schools or society, and it is important that those responsible are held accountable for their actions. Parents and students are demanding action and change to ensure that incidents like this do not happen again in the future.
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