Explorations in Ethnic Studies
Orginal Publication Date
1982
Journal Title
Explorations in Ethnic Studies
Volume
5
Issue
ees/vol5/iss2
First Page
51
Last Page
53
Abstract
Educational institutions are representative microcosms of the society. If the society segregates, exploits, and excludes racial groups, then it can be expected that educational institutions will follow suit. The intelligence testing of the 1920s and 1930s was an academic response to eugenics theories and to contemporary political-economic policies related to immigration, miscegenation, and segregation. As Gonzalez concludes, the creation of intelligence tests and their application were not only an apologia but also a means to maintain the status quo in the society.
Rights
Copyright, ©EES, The National Association for Ethnic Studies, 1982