Something as simple as a famous youtube video can affect the way black children are viewed at school. In our unconscious mind, we can picture this character, Bon Qui-qui, to be a "typical example" of how we view the working class of this culture; unfortunately, putting this culture in a bad light, which could carry into the classroom. Teachers need to be aware of this popular media that can mold the child's mind without them even knowing it. As we become more aware of the materials being presented, we will know how to better shape our classroom so that those pre-judgments or biases do no develop in the minds of our students.
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