Affirming Diversity: The Sociopolitical Context of Multicultural Education, 7th edition

For courses in multicultural education.

Explore the sociopolitical context of multicultural education

Affirming Diversity examines the social, economic and political factors that affect students' success or failure in the classroom. It presents a conceptual framework for understanding multicultural education, including extensive research and data on the sociopolitical nature of schools and society. Real cases and stories offer a first-hand look into the diverse lives of students and educators.

The 7th Edition considers current policy, practice and legislation while outlining a model of multicultural education that affirms diversity, encourages critical thinking and leads to social action.

Hallmark features of this title

• A conceptual framework to multicultural education explores its meaning, necessity, and benefits for students from all backgrounds.
• Engaging case studies and snapshots of real, diverse students illuminate the need for multicultural education and its effects.
• Activities for Personal, School and Community Change engage readers with plenty of practical suggestions to effect change.
• To Think About features help students reflect on their reading, activate learning, and promote retention.
• What You Can Do features challenge future teachers to confront the issues of multicultural education in their own communities and classrooms.
• Multicultural Teaching Stories highlight the important role teachers play in changing classrooms and schools.

New and updated features of this title

• NEW/UPDATED: Cutting-edge research and thoroughly updated references and definitions give readers an accurate view of the field today.
• NEW: Case study focuses on Delilah Rogers. Within the context of the Black Lives Matter movement, she reflects on the role of schools in either silencing or supporting student voices in talking about race (Ch. 3).
• NEW: Snapshot highlights two brothers, a 7th grader and a senior. One identifies himself as a straight white male, and they both discuss white privilege (Ch. 3).
• NEW: What You Can Do features include Promoting Racial Literacy in your Classroom and School (Ch.3) and Become Knowledgeable About Arab and Arab American Students Beyond Academics (Ch. 8).
• UPDATED: About Terminology features clarify questions about what we call people and how to identify respectful language that describes group affiliations.