Durham University seeks to 'decolonize' their math curriculum

Durham University has introduced a new "ethnomathematics" agenda that argues in favor of a link between "mathematics and culture." What that means in practice is that the school curriculum will be more focused on racial politics going forward.

A similar framework is said to happen for the British university’s other departments.

A recent report by The Telegraph outlines how Durham University’s "decolonisation campaign" has shaken up how their math department operates.

In practical terms it means when teachers set up math examples for students to solve, they don’t want educators using situations like the Titanic constantly. Instead they’re now encouraging the inclusion of New Zealand tribes and other such minority groups, urging educators to use examples outside of western culture.