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Authoritarianism

Lesson Plan

20163 minPGexplainer

Ron Jones' Third Wave experiment at Cubberley High School in 1967 illustrates how quickly students can adopt authoritarian behaviors in a classroom setting.

Authoritarianism

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Channel: Journeyman Pictures

Lesson Plan

2016• 3 minPG

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Ron Jones' Third Wave experiment at Cubberley High School in 1967 illustrates how quickly students can adopt authoritarian behaviors in a classroom setting.

Synopsis

In 1967, Ron Jones conducted the Third Wave experiment at Cubberley High School in Palo Alto, California, to illustrate the rise of fascism. The initiative encouraged students to prioritize community over personal freedom, leading to a rapid increase in participation from 30 to 200 within a week. Through firsthand accounts from students and Jones himself, the documentary examines the dynamics and implications of this controversial educational project, highlighting the ease with which authoritarianism can take root in a school environment.

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