Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Iranian air defenses repel Israeli attack on military site in Shiraz.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Iran reports the activation of air defenses over Kashan.
IRGC: Operation to transport handmade bombs foiled in Gilan, north of Iran.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Iranian police says dismantled "electronic bomb" in west Tehran.
Israeli media: Drone explodes in Route 90 in Arraba after interception attempts failed.
Israeli media: A wave of drones since morning, with 10 drones infiltrating so far.
Israeli media: Drone still flying in Wadi Araba near Ramon Airport, south of Occupied Palestine, efforts to intercept it have failed.
Israeli media: Direct hit from drone on building in Beit She'an.
Israeli media: Sirens blare in Beit She'an in Jordan Valley, amid fears of drone infiltration, explosions heard.
Mansouri: Iran's defensive capabilities far exceeded Israeli entity's expectations.

84% of voters believe public schools should teach truth about slavery

  • By Al Mayadeen Net
  • Source: Agencies
  • 7 Jan 2022 21:48
  • 2 Shares
2 Min Read

A Scott Rasmussen national survey exposes the many opinions about whether racism should be taught in US schools, among other items.

  • x
  • Slavery in the US, 400 years ago.
    Slavery in the US, 400 years ago.

A Scott Rasmussen national survey reveals that 84% of voters believe that public schools should teach the truth about slavery and that 81% believe that public schools should teach that the US was founded on the ideas of "freedom, equality, and self-governance."

When it comes to whether people believe that America was founded on racism, slavery, and white supremacy, 42% believe that schools should teach this reality - however, 44% disagree. 

Around 72% of voters believe that both should be taught. 

Related News

Trump's return ramps up US pressure on Caracas: Venezuelan official

Iran's Sunnis, religious minorities, rally around Sayyed Khamenei

Around 40% of the voters have a conviction that students should be taught that the US was built on noble ideals, and not racism. In contrast, 30% believe that students should be taught that it was built on racism. In the gray zone, 11% said that noble ideals should be taught but are not too sure about racism. 

Finally, 64% believe that schools should teach that the US is a force for good in the world - 15% disagree, whereas 21% aren't sure about that. 

79% of supporters of Trump's policies believe that students should be taught that the US is a force for good in the world, as do 73% of Democrats and 70% of traditional republics. 

Supporters of Sanders-like policies believe that 42% of students should learn that the US is a force for good, while 30% of Sanders' supporters say that this rhetoric should not be taught, while 28% aren't sure. 

If there were a decision to be made between 4 presidential candidates with equal skills and temperament, 31% prefer a Republican that supports Trump-like policies. On the other hand, 20% would prefer a Democrat who supported Sanders-like policies, 19% would prefer a more traditional Democrat, and 17% a more traditional Republican.

  • United States
  • Racism
  • US Slavery
  • White supremacy

Most Read

Bin Salman: Islamic world backs Iran in call to Pezeshkian

MBS says Islamic world backs Iran in call with Pezeshkian

  • MENA
  • 15 Jun 2025
Iran launches 9th wave of Op. True Promise 3, destroys IOF air defense

Iran launches 9th wave of Op. True Promise 3, destroys IOF air defense

  • MENA
  • 17 Jun 2025
Rescue team work at the site where a missile launched from Iran struck Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, June 16, 2025 (AP)

Wave 12 of Operation True Promise 3 launched, Sejjil deployed: IRGC

  • Politics
  • 18 Jun 2025
Iran launches missile barrage to Tel Aviv, casualties reported

True Promise 3, wave 14: Tel Aviv targeted, casualties reported

  • Politics
  • 19 Jun 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
Israeli air defense system fires to intercept missiles during an Iranian attack over Tel Aviv, occupied Palestine, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
Politics

'Israel' risks running out of Arrow 3 interceptors within weeks: WSJ

This is the Voice of America building in Washington D.C., on Monday, May 5, 2025. (AP)
Politics

Trump enforces mass VOA layoffs, 600 employees terminated

Iranian protestors carry portrait of Leader Sayyed Ali Khamenei and anti-Israeli signs during a protest to condemn Israeli attacks on multiple cities across Iran, June 20, 2025. (AP)
Politics

Israeli aggression uniting Iranians, including opposition: NYT

AP
Politics

Erdogan at OIC: No to new Sykes-Picot drawn in blood

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS