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In this anthology, 130 readings address many aspects of social oppression from the perspective of social justice, emphasizing the interconnectedness of social identity and social inequality. After chapters on theoretical and conceptual foundations, readings are grouped in sections on racism, classism, religious oppression, sexism, heterosexism, transgender oppression, ableism, and ageism and adultism. Section introductions give historical background, and within each section, readings are grouped by current data and interpretations, voices of activists and those of the oppressed group, and next steps for ending oppression. A final section considers working for social change. This third edition contains 20 new readings on high-interest topics such as the Occupy movement, immigration, and student debt. Also new is a companion website with videos, activities, examples of action projects, web links to organizations engaged in social action, and lists of print, web, film, and video resources. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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"Readings for Diversity and Social Justice is the market leading anthology to cover the full scope of social oppression from a social justice standpoint. With full sections dedicated to racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, and ableism, as well as transgenderism, ethno-religious oppression, and adult and ageism, this bestselling text goes far beyond the range of traditional readers. New essay selections in each section have been carefully chosen to keep topic coverage timely and readings accessible andengaging for students. The interactions among these topics are highlighted throughout to stress the interconnections among oppressions in everyday life.Each thematic section is divided into three parts: Contexts, Personal Voices, and Next Steps and Actions. The first two parts provide vivid portraits of the meaning of diversity and the realities of oppression. The third part challenges the reader to take action to end oppressive behavior and affirm diversity and social justice. Retaining the key features and organization that has made Readings for Diversity and Social Justice an indispensable text for teaching issues of social justice while simultaneously updating and expanding its coverage, this new edition features:Strong and accessible section introductions to highlight key points and relate the essential concepts of any given topic to other forms of oppression. Updated sections to include new accessible, engaging and poignant selections that maximize student engagement. Contextual pieces to theorizestructural inequality; personal narratives to provide vivid portraits of "difference" and "otherness"; and next steps to challenge the reader to take action. An emphasis on the interconnectedness of social identity and social inequality throughout.An alternative, thematic table of contents.An updated companion website with additional resources, including videos, further suggested readings, and teaching materials"--
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