Maori-pakeha inequality
Sir, — In his article on “the Maori dilemma,” Professor Gould displays the deep paternalism that so blights pakeha attitudes to taha Maori. How familiar for a “learned” figure to earnestly claim that he knows better than Moari people what is best for them. Professor Gould trots out most of the trite “blame the victim” stereotypes, including the "fault” of the Maori home, reference to “greater success” of other racial groups and “unsuitability” of bilingual education for the “modern” world. The article also makes quite invalid and ridiculous references to apartheid and segregation. Separate development in our country certainly occurs, but is principally generated by the unwillingness of our dominant pakeha culture to accept Maori
concepts into our institutions. The “alternative integrated” educational facilities currently recommended will be open to all students and parents who wish to develop in a bicultural manner. — Yours, etc., K. JAMESON. Whakatane, ay 21, 1984.
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