Last week, the stage was set for the awarding of diplomas for the 10th grade at a school in Oslo. It resulted in a video that has spread like wildfire on TikTok. In the video, a student is seen walking towards the headmaster to receive his diploma, but who refuses to take the headmaster’s hand. The female principal then tries to grab the student, who pulls away. Then the headmaster grabs the microphone and begins to address the parents in the hall. – Folks, we live in Norway, and we can’t have it like that. You must work with Norwegian women, otherwise you will not succeed in Norway. Both the student’s refusal to shake hands and the headmaster’s statements have caused strong reactions. To news on Wednesday, the principal says that as an adult she takes responsibility for how it all turned out. Yelled “haram” Since the video went viral on TikTok, it has been viewed 785,000 times and reactions have been pouring in. The principal’s immediate reaction in particular has caused a lot of buzz. On Friday, the principal sent out an apology to parents at the school, which Nettavisen first gained access to. According to the principal’s statement, “haram” was shouted, while several students did not want to hold her hand. FREEDOM OF RELIGION: Hatem Ben Mansour says that the practice of religion which does not hinder the development of other people’s lives should be accepted. Photo: Fouad Acharki / news The headmaster is accused of racism after his statements, among other things. – Saying that “We are in Norway” is a ruling technique. This is a typical expression of cultural racism, says general manager of the Antiracist Centre, Hatem Ben Mansour. – It is implied that the group you are talking to does not understand or respect society’s rules of the game and are not full members of society. The headmaster: – A clash of values The headmaster writes to news that she has apologized for her reaction being too strong and confrontational. – Having said that, I do not agree that what I uttered were racist statements. I still think the message I wanted to convey when I addressed the audience is important. – The clash of values between the young man’s need to express that, based on his convictions, he could not hold a woman’s hand, collided with my desire to confirm the recognition of 10 years of schooling. – The recognition that, in this context, it is my responsibility as an adult for how it all turned out, is not difficult to accept, however, says the rector to news. Wenche Natasja Savalov, primary school director at Oslo School, says that they are in dialogue with the principal about the incident. – The headmaster himself has apologized for the incident to parents, and we stand by it. The primary school director believes that the debate around the handshake shows that there are many perspectives and opinions about inclusion work in schools. She clarifies that Oslo School must be a safe place for everyone. – We are concerned with promoting attitudes that ensure that everyone is treated equally, and that no one is subjected to harassment. This applies to both pupils and staff, says Savalov. – A brave appeal from headmaster Mansour believes that you should be able to refrain from shaking hands in school due to freedom of religion, but that equality and equality in school is very important. – When it comes to respect for women, the “bump” should not be placed on the banal handshake, but on how to communicate and cooperate to address certain attitudes, says Mansour. Storting representative Mani Hussaini, (Ap) says he has reacted strongly to the incident last week. – This is a difficult case for everyone involved. I think it was entirely appropriate for the principal to speak up, it’s about a lack of respect. – It was a brave appeal from the principal, says Hussaini. Like Mansour, he agrees that such problems must be solved with communication. – If you don’t want to shake hands, you can arrange it in advance, he says. QUESTION OF VALUE: Eivor Evenrud says the school is not value-neutral, and that you must fight together for equality and equality. Photo: Christopher Neumann Ruud Eivor Evenrud, head of the education committee in Oslo City Council (Ap), believes it is “very unfortunate that you make the school a ‘battleground’ for these discussions”. – This case shows how social media intervenes in such discussions and makes them very polarized. These are issues of value that one should spend a long time discussing, says Evenrud.
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