Students, Racism and Work: Systemic

Systemic

By Upset - 03/02/2016 18:14 - United States - Santa Clara

Today, after finding out that my professor likes to talk trash about, and constantly belittle, Muslims in every American History class he teaches, I submitted an essay about Muslim contributions to humanity. He held me back after class and asked why I gave him such filth. I'm a Muslim. FML

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Casual hate speech

By coveredupforfun - 04/02/2015 03:13 - Canada - Ottawa

Today, I saw my coworker write about how awful Muslims were and how the religion is stupid, the hijab is oppressive, and how they're a poison on society. When I questioned them about it, they pretty much said that I didn't know anything and should stop talking. I'm Muslim and a hijabi. FML

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By Noname - 28/01/2009 11:03 - United States

Today, I gathered the courage to participate in a class discussion. My professor laughed at me. FML

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By hardgraderorhardass - 24/02/2016 04:46 - United States - Bridgewater

Today, my English professor bragged to my entire class about how good my essay was. He kept on saying great things about it for the duration of class. To my surprise, he'd given me a C-. When I asked why, his only response was: "I'm a hard grader." FML

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By failure - 22/09/2011 18:36 - United States

Today, my professor snapped and told me that I know nothing, that everything I've ever learned is wrong, and that all of my former teachers should be shot. FML

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By stupid - 24/12/2018 18:00

Today, after turning in a paper that I worked really hard on, I got it back with a grade of 0. In the feedback section, my professor wrote: “In all my 37 years of teaching, this is by far the worst essay I have ever read.” FML

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By ScreweD- - 16/11/2015 21:39 - United States - San Francisco

Today, I got a writing assignment back. After meeting with my professor specially after class and meticulously combing through every word of that paper, I got a low D. Turns out, he graded me down on every suggestion of his that I took. FML

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Bad job

By Anonymous - 17/04/2021 23:00

Today, I confirmed that my professor hates me. Weeks ago, I failed a paper for the first time, so I went to my professor, apologized profusely, and discussed my revision plan. I got his approval on my conclusions and added all the details he suggested. I then submitted my paper. I got my grade this morning: C-. FML

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You deserved it 259

By Bamamomma01 - 13/03/2009 18:08 - United States

Today, I went to get my midterm essay grade thinking I couldn't have made lower than a B. Got to class and my douchebag professor gave me an F. He wrote "Best essay I read, would've been an A if it was the right topic." I wrote on the Industrial Revolution, instead of the Scientific Revolution. FML

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By badessaymyass - 17/04/2014 19:59 - United States - Phoenix

Today, I had my teacher look over my essay before turning it in. He said it was extremely well-written, so I handed it in. When I got it back, the feedback he left said it was one of the worst essays he'd ever read. FML

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Right in the kisser

By Anonymous - 08/03/2020 20:17

Today, I was in sociology class and I raised my hand to ask a question, not realizing that the professor was right behind me. I smacked him right in the face, no doubt reducing my chances of a good grade. FML

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Soninuva 41

Thursday 4 February 2016 8:12

Report him to the department chair. Even if he has tenure, things like that can get it revoked. There's no need to treat people that way.

weird_adult 27

Thursday 4 February 2016 8:14

your teacher is a piece of crap, op. so sorry you had to go through that. report that ****** imediately

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fwapo3 3

Thursday 4 February 2016 12:04

take your towel off your head smother him to death :D

Kitouran 30

Thursday 4 February 2016 13:10

It's not a towel. It's a hijab, and we don't know if OP actually wears one and, if they do, then they probably aren't about to take it off for some old racist.

krakenbanana 15

Thursday 4 February 2016 12:17

Sue that sum bitch

NostalgiaFreak9 41

Thursday 4 February 2016 12:23

I seriously hope he loses his job, because that's absolutely disgusting.

revolvearoundme 15

Thursday 4 February 2016 12:23

OMG REPORT HIM!! Worst advice ever! Kind of like like someone saying "There's a fire!" and you all just shouted "Throw some water on it! Problem solved." OP I'm sorry you got a bigot teacher. I've had a few and generally I find they aren't really worth dealing with. Try talking to a guidance councilor about it. Maybe get you into a different class and the actual things that can result from reporting it right now. You can always report it after you pass the class or change classes. Document it. Heck make him your pet project. What ever you do C.Y.A.. By summer all he should be to you is a story about some stupid bigot you once had as a history teacher.