Oyla Magazine

[Anonymous]

Does anyone's older kid get Oyla Magazine? It's a slick science production. I like it.

I subscribed to it for my tween (now a teen) about a year ago, and we have liked it. I did notice some of the names in the masthead were Russian-sounding but thought nothing of that in a negative way. Today, my kid asked if it was a Russian export, so we did some digging. Apparently it's Khazak? I am not 100% clear on the geopolitics of that part of the world, so while I know it's not Russian, should I be concerned we're supporting a Russian effort or that it's perhaps not *not* propaganda? Any insight for those who know more than I do? I don't want to unsubscribe, or unsubscribe needlessly or out of unfounded bias, but I also am not sure and hadn't thought much about this before.

[Anonymous]

Interesting! My kid gets it as well. I'll have to look into it. We didn't plan on continuing the subscription past our initial commitment, though.

[Anonymous]

We also get it. I honestly haven’t done more than skim the article titles, but never saw anything disconcerting there. I’ll look more closely.

[Anonymous]

I don't think Kazakhstan = Russia. But apparently they aren't great either?

I'm pretty happy with the content, and lack of terrible advertising. I don't plan to stop subscribing.

[Anonymous]

It's a terrific magazine. Focus is science, not politics. I wouldn't over-think it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's a terrific magazine. Focus is science, not politics. I wouldn't over-think it.

I agree. It's not a state publication. And Kazakhstan is not part of Russia.

[Anonymous]

It seems very white-centered.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It seems very white-centered.

Super weird comment. I don't know the magazine but how crazy do you have to be to think science is "white," and is pp aware of khazakhs' ethnic appearance?

[Anonymous]

OP here and thanks to all. I understand Khazakstan is not Russia, but in my (informal) research I kept finding this one article that was talking about Russian distribution, which confused me at first. I do understand now it's Khazak.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It seems very white-centered.

Super weird comment. I don't know the magazine but how crazy do you have to be to think science is "white," and is pp aware of khazakhs' ethnic appearance?

Of course science, and actually math as well, are not “white” per se. The teaching of science and math today, however, must be viewed through an equity lens. Presentation of merely the view of the majority view, ie- the privileged view - is obviously no longer acceptable.

In the instant case, it is even more egregious. Kazak people are actually Asian.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It seems very white-centered.

Super weird comment. I don't know the magazine but how crazy do you have to be to think science is "white," and is pp aware of khazakhs' ethnic appearance?

Of course science, and actually math as well, are not “white” per se. The teaching of science and math today, however, must be viewed through an equity lens. Presentation of merely the view of the majority view, ie- the privileged view - is obviously no longer acceptable.

In the instant case, it is even more egregious. Kazak people are actually Asian.

I agree. We absolutely need to present the minority views, like astrology, homeopathy, flat earth, and "No one knows how magnets work." Feel free to start your own magazine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It seems very white-centered.

Super weird comment. I don't know the magazine but how crazy do you have to be to think science is "white," and is pp aware of khazakhs' ethnic appearance?

Of course science, and actually math as well, are not “white” per se. The teaching of science and math today, however, must be viewed through an equity lens. Presentation of merely the view of the majority view, ie- the privileged view - is obviously no longer acceptable.

In the instant case, it is even more egregious. Kazak people are actually Asian.

I agree. We absolutely need to present the minority views, like astrology, homeopathy, flat earth, and "No one knows how magnets work." Feel free to start your own magazine.

You’re an idiot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It seems very white-centered.

Super weird comment. I don't know the magazine but how crazy do you have to be to think science is "white," and is pp aware of khazakhs' ethnic appearance?

Of course science, and actually math as well, are not “white” per se. The teaching of science and math today, however, must be viewed through an equity lens. Presentation of merely the view of the majority view, ie- the privileged view - is obviously no longer acceptable.

In the instant case, it is even more egregious. Kazak people are actually Asian.

I agree. We absolutely need to present the minority views, like astrology, homeopathy, flat earth, and "No one knows how magnets work." Feel free to start your own magazine.

Joke about this all you want. But bigotry, racism, and oppression are nothing to joke about.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It seems very white-centered.

Super weird comment. I don't know the magazine but how crazy do you have to be to think science is "white," and is pp aware of khazakhs' ethnic appearance?

Of course science, and actually math as well, are not “white” per se. The teaching of science and math today, however, must be viewed through an equity lens. Presentation of merely the view of the majority view, ie- the privileged view - is obviously no longer acceptable.

In the instant case, it is even more egregious. Kazak people are actually Asian.

I agree. We absolutely need to present the minority views, like astrology, homeopathy, flat earth, and "No one knows how magnets work." Feel free to start your own magazine.

Not funny.

Social justice as a key priority in the access to, engagement with, and advancement in science and mathematics education for our country’s youth. A social justice stance requires a systemic approach that includes fair and equitable teaching practices, high expectations for all students, access to rich, rigorous, and relevant science and mathematics, and strong family/community relationships to promote positive science and mathematics learning and achievement. Equally important, a social justice stance interrogates and challenges the roles power, privilege, and oppression play in the current unjust system of science and mathematics education—and in society as a whole.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It seems very white-centered.

Super weird comment. I don't know the magazine but how crazy do you have to be to think science is "white," and is pp aware of khazakhs' ethnic appearance?

Of course science, and actually math as well, are not “white” per se. The teaching of science and math today, however, must be viewed through an equity lens. Presentation of merely the view of the majority view, ie- the privileged view - is obviously no longer acceptable.

In the instant case, it is even more egregious. Kazak people are actually Asian.

I agree. We absolutely need to present the minority views, like astrology, homeopathy, flat earth, and "No one knows how magnets work." Feel free to start your own magazine.

Joke about this all you want. But bigotry, racism, and oppression are nothing to joke about.

How is this magazine oppressing people?