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Originally Posted by Damien
In this context, most of the history that is taught is about British History which is predominately white.
What Deeney is saying is there are parts of British History that aren't taught.
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You cannot teach all history, there simply isnt the time.
Also, not the point, this was a request to specifically make "black, asian and minority ethnic history compulsory".
On the face of it, thats a racist demand - imagine if someone wrote saying "white history" should be compulsory.
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Originally Posted by Damien
The Roman Era is usually taught in History. I certainly did it.
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History was optional for me, and I didnt take it.
He says "..this will help to combat racist beliefs and stereotypes from an early age." No it wont, hes living in a fantasy world if he thinks that.
Maybe footballers should stick to football.