Examples Of Syncretism In Schools

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Syncretism
• Syncretism is the union or the attempted union of divergent religions, cultures, schools etc. In other words, syncretism is the amalgamation of polar opposites. An example of syncretism is the era of Ruby Bridges. Ruby Bridges attended an all-white school in the 1960s. This is an example of syncretism because the people of Louisiana let Ruby Bridges, the first African American, to attend the all-white school of William Frantz Elementary School. The whites at that time, did not like the fact than an African American was going to their school. There was controversy at first, but soon learned that syncretism is not as bad. Because of syncretism, people today can enjoy the freedom of sending their children to whatever school they