Covert Racism: Declassifying Professions

Under President Trump's administration, a quiet but impactful decision was made:

teaching and social work would no longer be classified as professional degrees by the Department

of Education. This change carries significant weight. This reclassification directly affects student loan

forgiveness programs and limits opportunities for higher salaries, essentially diminishing the perceived value and

economic prospects of these crucial fields. Who is targeted by this policy? Historically,

and currently, professions like teaching and social work are predominantly pursued by women and

minorities, especially African American women. This is not by chance.

The racism inherent in this policy is covert. It avoids explicit racial language,