In Shange’s “Progressive Dystopia”, we learn Shange’s ethnographic approach to a much larger issue that many don’t comprehend until further observation has taken place. In Shange’s observation, we learn her relationship between her casual classroom observations to her closer interviews that she committed to through her lens. What makes this reading most interesting to me is the small comments and observations she makes throughout her close analysis. In a world that is looking for solutions that take the least time commitment, Shange learns the deep roots behind African education, and is able to thoroughly explain the observations she made on african education, like the observed communities not receiving the proper funding and support, compared to other school districts that receive the necessary support to keep up with student wellness. Shange comes to a realization that these students should be receiving a much more applied education that strengthens these children, which must occur as early as possible in order to keep students adept and on par with other races that may possibly be providing results demonstrating a higher education ceiling. Shange’s continuous understanding of the clear marginalization taking place between culture groups is something that I very much understand and relate to, especially when understanding the fact that communities and their deeper culture is something we see dwindle away with marginalized groups, and really should be looked at appropriately. In a world where communities must stay together and support each other as much as possible, I do find Shange’s text eye-opening and much worth discussion when comprehending her deep analysis of the politics occurring between racial groups within the education system, and how the bare minimum should not be acceptable when it comes to topics of such high sensitivity.