What’s so wrong with a singular view of what it means to be Irish?
According to the findings of 'a study,' it goes on to state there is "a limited view of Irish identity in the curriculum." I ask, is it racist to have a singular national conception of Irishness? Secondly, the study states there is a "predominantly Christian influence in the schools." Given that this is a predominantly Christian country, where is the racism in that?
Finally, this piece of unsophisticated propaganda that passes itself off as a study says there is a "lack of support for the mother tongue of (presumably non-English-speaking) students."
Are we to provide our schools with Polish or Nigerian translators? Or perhaps our teachers should themselves learn Nigerian, Polish, etc.
It turns out that this study was part of a thesis for a masters in 'ethnic and racial studies' a course that encourages its students to snuff out 'racism' wherever they can, be it hospitals, the gardaí, schools, etc.
To the author of this most edifying piece I say: "Give us a break."
Ireland in the last five to 10 years has seen monumental changes in its demographics, largely without the consultation or consent of the public.
It does not help for 'racial studies' students to run around trying to out-do each other in finding every aspect of Irish life "institutionally racist."
Ed Godsell
The Studio
Kilcaw
Kinsale
Co Cork
