Binding: Paperback
Description: Recognizing microaggression as an often unseen yet pervasive issue in schools globally this book offers critical examination of instances of aggression hostility and incivility in school contexts around the world. Drawing on authors experiences and empirical analyses the volume puts forward practical recommendations to remedy such violence and tackle its root causes. Global Perspectives on Microaggressions in Schools brings together contributions from South Africa Australia Canada and the US to explore the various forms that microaggression can take. Authors implement qualitative methodologies personal reflection and empirical literature to document microaggressions perpetrated by and directed against all members of the school community including students teachers school leaders and administrators. In doing so they highlight ongoing issues including xenophobia sexual violence and prejudice against gifted students Lgbtq refugee and indigenous communities. Looking forward the volume proposes practical ways to undermine such prejudices and prevent the occurrence of microaggressions through effective training policy leadership and student agency. Given its rigorous approach and attention to widespread issues of school violence this book will be a timely resource for scholars researchers and academics with an interest in the sociology of education educational leadership school culture student well - being and inclusive education. In addition school leaders administrators and pre - and in - service educators may find benefit from reading this volume.
Title: Global Perspectives On Microaggressions In Schools Understanding And Combating Covert Violence
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780367545567
Pages: 166 Pages, 4 Tables, Black And White; 2 Line Drawings, Black And White; 1 Halftones, Black And White
Publication Date: 5/18/2021
Series: Routledge Research in Educational Equality and Diversity
Category: Teaching Of Specific Groups & Persons With Special Educational Needs