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John Ogbu
Nigerian-American anthropologist (–)
John Uzo Ogbu (May 9, – August 20, ) was a Nigerian-American anthropologist and professor known for his theories on observed phenomena involving race and intelligence, especially how race and ethnic differences played out in educational and economic achievement.[1] He suggested that being a "caste-like minority" affects motivation and achievement, depressing IQ scores.
He also concluded that some students did poorly because high achievement was considered "acting white" among their peers.[2] Ogbu was also involved in the controversy surrounding the use of African American Vernacular English in public schools in Oakland, California.
The book Eminent Educators: Studies in Intellectual Influence focused on him as one of "four intellectual giants of the 20th century."[3]
Early life and education
Born in the village of Umudomi, in Onicha Local Government Area, Ebonyi State,[4] Ogbu attended