‘Progressive Dystopia’ and The Significance of Race in Racial Achievement Gaps
By Derik Suria Photo by Kehn Hermano from Pexels What does ‘Progressive Dystopia’ mean and how is it relevant? Progressive Dystopia is a term coined by Savannah Shange, a professor of anthropology focusing on ethnic and critical race theory. In her ethnographic study centered on Robeson Justice Academy in San Francisco, Shange explores the works of a high school dedicated to incorporating restorative justice in their school and bridging racial-ethnic academic achievement to u