Divided by eye color ... racism is learned.

[zingara]

http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/a-class-divided/

 

[Lucas]

This experiment is very similar to "The Third Wave"

The Third Wave was an experiment to demonstrate that even democratic societies are not immune to the appeal of fascism. It was undertaken by history teacher Ron Jones with sophomore high school students attending his "Contemporary World" history classas part of a study of Nazi Germany.

The experiment took place at Cubberley High School in Palo Alto, California, during the first week of April 1967. Jones, unable to explain to his students how the German population could claim ignorance of the extermination of the Jewish people, decided to show them instead.

Jones started a movement called "The Third Wave" and told his students that the movement aimed to eliminate democracy.

Reference

Youtube: THE WAVE - (Die Welle) US Trailer (English) movie based on the experiment.

It can also be watched, if you wish, on youtube for free.

 

[Matt84]

Fascinating. I love it when teachers experiment with their captive underaged right less population instead of simply following the program. At least something of value is extracted while ruining their minds instead of only ruining their minds.
need more reasons to chose home schooling?

that movie die welle is quiet awrite. the abridged original american version is also available free at video.google "the wave"

 

[Lucas]

Fascinating indeed

Listen to Ron Jones himself talking about his experiment 'The Wave'....it's...well, fascinating.

 

[LostinBA]

http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/a-class-divided/

wow. fantastic...watching it now, thanks!

 

[zingara]

The link to The Wave (not whole movie) with English subtitles:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvG4urIOncA