Actions of deformation of teachers

Since 2021, there has been a push to alter history education in Portugal to present a more favorable view of Africa and a critical view of Western nations. Activists have shifted from public advocacy to covert training sessions for teachers, often supported by prestigious institutions like the Gulbenkian Foundation. Criticism of this approach has been largely ignored, with claims that educators are being misled about historical facts. Marta Araújo, a researcher, has been highlighted for her views on the transatlantic slave trade, which she characterizes in a way that omits the agency of Africans and the complexities of the historical context. Critics argue that her narrative distorts the reality of slavery and promotes a selective historical memory, while the Gulbenkian Foundation continues to support these educational initiatives, raising concerns about the accuracy of historical representation in schools.