Is Everyone Really Equal?: An Introduction to Key Concepts in Social Justice Education (Multicultural Education Series) - Softcover

Sensoy, Özlem; DiAngelo, Robin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0807758612 ISBN 13: 9780807758618

Publisher: Teachers College Press, 2017

Synopsis

This is the new edition of the award-winning guide to social justice education.

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. This comprehensive resource includes new features such as a chapter on intersectionality and classism; discussion of contemporary activism (Black Lives Matter, Occupy, and Idle No More); material on White Settler societies and colonialism; pedagogical supports related to “common social patterns” and “vocabulary to practice using”; and extensive updates throughout.

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 the 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.

About this title

Book Description

“Sensoy and DiAngelo masterfully unpack complex concepts in a highly readable and engaging fashion for readers ranging from preservice through experienced classroom teachers. The authors treat readers as intelligent thinkers who are capable of deep reflection and ethical action. I love their comprehensive development of a critical social justice framework, and their blend of conversation, clarity, and research. I heartily recommend this book!”
—
Christine Sleeter
, professor emerita, California State University Monterey Bay

“The authors provide an inspired yet accessible lens into how social inequity is reproduced. This is an incredible gift for encouraging their audience to reexamine views on race, gender, and minority stereotypes. This book will change you!”
—
Dr. Byron D. Joyner
, vice dean for Graduate Medical Education and Designated Institutional Official, University of Washington

“Sensoy and DiAngelo bring their knowledge and insights as engaged educators and scholars to this second edition. They have thoughtfully updated their chapters, concepts, and examples for the current sociocultural and political climate of teaching and learning in contemporary schools. A wonderful, accessible text!”
—
Annette Henry
, David Lam Chair in Multicultural Education and professor, University of British Columbia

From the Author

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Teachers College Press
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0807758612
• ISBN 13: 9780807758618
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 288