Using dialogues exchanged over the course of nine years, combined with heartfelt critical essays, Chomsky and Orelus analytically examine social justice issues - unbalanced relationships between dominant and subjugated languages, democratic schooling, neoliberalism, colonization, and the harmful effect of Western globalization on developing countries, and on the poor living in those countries.
Drawing on critical race theory and empirical data from case studies involving fifty men of African descent, this book presents a new perspective on black masculinity, maleness, sexism, and institutional racism. The book situates black masculinity in a racial, socio-historical, and postcolonial context to provide innovative ways of understanding the profound effects of institutional racism. Although its focus is primarily on people of African descent, the book addresses issues concerning all races and ethnicities, explores the harmful effects of sexism and homophobia on women and queer people, and proposes practical steps that can be taken to fight against socio-economic inequality and injustice that is racially-, gender-, and sexually-based. Given the practical nature and interdisciplinary dimension of this book, readers and educators studying race, racism, sexism, and gender issues will find it germane to their needs and their classes.
Critical Theories, Approaches and Testimonials on Anti Racist Education
Racial and cultural biases in school curricula are critically examined through teachers' testimonials and two decades of teaching experience. The book highlights the mis-education and marginalization of African American, Native American, Latino, and Asian students, revealing the consequences of these biases on their learning and well-being. It further explores how systemic racism and colonialism affect marginalized groups in the U.S. and developing countries, ultimately proposing alternative methods to address and dismantle these injustices.
Drawing on critical race theory, the book offers an in-depth analysis of race and its implications in contemporary society. It explores the intersections of race with various social constructs and challenges traditional narratives. By examining systemic inequalities and cultural representations, the author aims to provide a deeper understanding of how race shapes individual and collective experiences. The work encourages readers to reflect on their own perceptions and the broader societal structures that influence racial dynamics.
Counter Narratives against Discrimination in Schools and Beyond- Foreword by Zeus Leonardo- Afterword by Richard Delgado
Focusing on the experiences of immigrants and transnationals of color, this work examines the racial and linguistic discrimination they face, despite their U.S. citizenship and professional status. Pierre W. Orelus situates their narratives within the broader U.S. socio-political landscape, challenging traditional concepts of class and citizenship. The book also highlights the impact of U.S. foreign policy on migration patterns, concluding with strategies to combat discrimination against these marginalized groups.
This book examines the impacts of whitecentricism and English hegemony on linguistically and culturally diverse individuals, particularly students. Using postcolonial and socio-cultural theories, the author critiques these oppressive ideologies and advocates for a more inclusive society by de-centering whiteness and challenging the English-only movement.
Drawing on in-depth interviews conducted with critical educators and prominent intellectuals, this book deeply explores a wide range of social justice issues, including the manner in which race, language, class, and gender discrimination intersect to affect the lives of historically oppressed groups.