Question

When Chief Justice Earl Warren stated, “A sense of inferiority affects the motivation of a child to learn,” what was he essentially stating?

Answer 1

That if a child feels inferior, then they will not be able to learn.

This quote is from the Brown v. Board of Education ruling which reversed the Plessy v. Ferguson ruling that "separate did not mean inequality".

Brown v. Board of Education stated that "separate is not equal". The case officially overturned the segregation of students in schools. The quote explains the reasoning behind the decision. Separating students into differing schools, even if they were to have similar access, causes damage. The self-esteem of the students being separated feel lesser and therefore will not be able to perform at the same level. This became the reasoning for desegregation of schools.

Answer 2

Answer: That if a child feels inferior, then they will not be able to learn.

Explanation: Low self esteem can lead to many mental health issues such as depression which can cause lack of motivation and tiredness leading to a distracted child and bad grades.