Jane Elliott's Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes experiment aimed to showcase the impact of discrimination based on eye color, highlighting the flaws in her "one race" theory. By dividing students into blue-eyed and brown-eyed groups and providing privileges based on eye color, Elliott perpetuated stereotypes and discrimination. The experiment revealed how such biases can lead to behavioral changes, with blue-eyed children becoming arrogant and bossy while brown-eyed children became timid and isolated. However, when roles were reversed, both groups recognized the injustice of being treated differently. This study sheds light on the complexities of prejudice and discrimination in society.
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