![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/universities-told-to-teach-about-colonialism-and-white-supremacy/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/TELEMMGLPICT000316352346_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqRo0U4xU-30oDveS4pXV-Vv4Xpit_DMGvdp2n7FDd82k.jpeg&description=Universities have been told to teach about 'colonialism', 'white supremacy' and 'class division' by the body that advises on degree content. The Quality Assurance Agency, which advises universities on course standards, has introduced advice for the first time on decolonising courses from computing to classics. In one example, the QAA has told universities that computing courses should address 'how divisions and hierarchies of colonial value are replicated and reinforced" within the subject. Geography courses should acknowledge 'racism, classism, ableism, homophobia and patriarchy,' further guidance states. Meanwhile, the QAA says that maths curriculums 'should present a multicultural and decolonised view of mathematics, statistics and operational research, informed by the student voice' and Economics students should be taught that it is 'still predominantly a white, male and Western field.' The authority advises that classics and ancient history courses must engage with and explain the connections between the subject and 'imperialism, colonialism, white supremacy and class division'. The guidance included in 25 subject 'benchmarks' was first reported by the Daily Mail. Campuses being 'ordered to go woke' Chris McGovern, of the Campaign for Real Education, said: 'It's alarming. Campuses are being ordered to go woke. 'This QAA enforcement of anti-white and anti-Western racial hatred and division is iniquitous. 'It will undermine racial integration in our country and breed either resentment or self-loathing.' The QAA describes itself as an independent body 'trusted by higher education providers and regulatory bodies to maintain and enhance quality and standards.' It receives membership fees from more than 300 UK universities and higher education providers which use it to provide advice on courses. A spokesman for the QAA told the Daily Mail: "Subject benchmark statements do not mandate set approaches to teaching, learning or assessment. 'They are created by the subject){kind=link}
The body that advises on degree content has introduced advice for the first time on decolonising courses
Universities have been told to teach about “colonialism”, “white supremacy” and “class division” by the body that advises on degree content.
The Quality Assurance Agency, which advises universities on course standards, has introduced advice for the first time on decolonising courses from computing to classics.
In one example, the QAA has told universities that computing courses should address “how divisions and hierarchies of colonial value are replicated and reinforced” within the subject.
Geography courses should acknowledge “racism, classism, ableism, homophobia and patriarchy,” further guidance states.