Racial Injustice in Privacy and Surveillance

"Racial injustice in privacy and surveillance" means that surveillance technology and data collection often unfairly target people of color. Biased algorithms and systemic racism result in over-monitoring, profiling, and discrimination. This issue is tied to historical patterns of watching marginalized communities, especially with tools like facial recognition.

Surveillance Technology Undermines Education and Student Privacy

Surveillance tools in schools are supposed to make things safer and improve learning, but they often do more harm than good. They make students afraid to speak up or take risks, which are important for learning and thinking critically. Studies show that a lot of students—60% when writing and 80% when searching online—hold back because they feel watched, which hurts their trust and independence. Instead of making schools safer, these tools can make students feel isolated, especially in communities that already face more challenges.

Impact on Human Autonomy and Relationships in Education

Surveillance technology in schools changes how teachers and students connect, making it harder to trust each other. Teachers don’t like feeling like “spies,” and students act fake or overly obedient instead of really being involved. Some say this is like how companies use data for profit, putting control over people’s rights. It makes schools focus more on following rules than being creative, which hurts learning and real relationships.
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Created by Jaziana Torres 1/28/25