Board Thread:Episode Discussion/@comment-14138255-20161023154654/@comment-4010415-20161027123834

Y'know... the things Blake says about how things were for the Faunus before the White Fang taking action keep being dismissed because she was practically raised in the White Fang and therefore could've been brainwashed.

But...

What about Oobleck?

Oobleck: "This is prior to the Faunus Rights Revolution, more popularly known as the Faunus War!" (zooms up to the front of the class and the map covered in papers behind his desk) "Humankind was quite, quite adamant about centralizing Faunus population in Menagerie." (points at the map of said-area with his stick, then zooms off to the side for a sip of his coffee before appearing in front of the desk) "Now! While this must feel like ancient history to many of you, it is imperative to remember that these are relatively recent events! Why, the repercussions of the uprising can still be seen to this day!" (zooms around the classroom more, sipping his coffee again before continuing to zoom and talk) "Now! Have any among you been subjugated or discriminated because of your Faunus heritage?"

''Some of the silhouetted students raise their hands. Velvet, after a moment, does the same.''

Oobleck: "Dreadful, simply dreadful! Remember, students, it is precisely this kind of ignorance that breeds violence!" (takes another sip of his coffee) "I mean, I mean, I mean just look at what happened to White Fang! Now, which one of you young scallions can tell me what many theorize to be the turning point in the third year of the War?" (a hand is raised) "Yes?"

Oobleck said that discrimination toward Faunus is what led to the White Fang turning violent. He's a history teacher who is human.