Is Everyone Really Equal? An Introduction to Key Concepts in Social Justice Education (Multicultural Education Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (538 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0807758612 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Based on the authors' extensive experience in a range of settings in the United States and Canada, the book addresses the most common stumbling blocks to understanding social justice. Accessible to students from high school through graduate school, Is Everyone Really Equal? is a detailed and engaging textbook and professional development resource presenting the key concepts in social justice education. The text includes many user-friendly features, examples, and vignettes to not just define but illustrate key concepts. Book Features:* Definition Boxes that define key terms.* Stop Boxes to remind readers of previously explained ideas.* Perspective Check Boxes to draw attention to alternative standpoints.* Discussion Questions and Extension Activities for using the book in a class, workshop, or study group.* A Glossary of terms and guide to language use.. This is the new edition of the award-winning guide to social justice education. This comprehensive resource includes new features such as: a chapter on intersectionality and classism, discussion of contemporary activ
Alicia J. said Required Reading. I was required to read this book for a multicultural education course. I felt that the authors of the book outlined their arguments well, but some unfamiliar concepts were not properly explained. The book seemed to blanket entire racial/social groups under one thought process and ideology, and it did not account for individual thoughts or perceptions. I feel that this book had excellent aspirations, but it ultimately did not meet its goals.. Five Stars Paula L. Phillips VERY informative and extremely useful for folk who are truly interesting in social justice readings.. Levi said Must read. I bought this for a class and loved it. I would recommend to anyone looking to expand their understanding of power and privilage
Özlem Sensoy is associate professor in the faculty of education at Simon Fraser University, Vancouver Canada. . Robin DiAngelo is lecturer in the School of Social Work at the University of Washington, Seattle, United States
. Robin DiAngelo is lecturer in the School of Social Work at the University of Washington, Seattle, United States. About the AuthorÖzlem Sensoy is associate professor in the faculty of education at Simon Fraser University, Vancouver Canada