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Jane Elliott
Jane Elliott

Jane Elliott, born on May 27, 1933, is an American teacher. She is known for conducting an educational activity called the 'Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes Experiment' in the 1970s, which aimed to demonstrate the impact of racial prejudice to students. more

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