Sean J. Drake
Academic Apartheid: Race and the Criminalization of Failure in an American Suburb
Academic Apartheid: Race and the Criminalization of Failure in an American Suburb
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Sean J. Drake's ethnographic study of two high schools in a racially diverse Southern California suburb reveals hidden institutional mechanisms that lead to the segregation and criminalization of Black, Latinx, and lower-income students who struggle academically. He shows how institutional definitions of success contribute to school segregation, how institutional actors leverage those definitions to justify inequality, and how local immigrant groups use their ethnic resources to succeed.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 22 March 2022
Publisher: University of California Press
Sean J. Drake, a sociologist, delves into the intricate dynamics of educational inequality in his book, Academic Apartheid. Through meticulous ethnographic observation and extensive interviews conducted at two distinct high schools in a racially diverse Southern California suburb, Drake unveils the hidden institutional mechanisms that perpetuate overt segregation and symbolic criminalization of Black, Latinx, and lower-income students who struggle academically. His profound work sheds light on the ways in which institutional definitions of success contribute to school segregation, how institutional actors exploit these definitions to justify inequality, and the innovative strategies employed by local immigrant groups to overcome academic barriers.
Academic Apartheid offers a groundbreaking perspective for scholars engaged in the study of education, race and ethnicity, class, and immigration. By challenging prevailing narratives and exposing the underlying mechanisms that perpetuate educational disparities, Drake provides a roadmap for addressing these complex issues and promoting equity and inclusion in education. His book serves as a valuable resource for educators, policymakers, and community leaders seeking to create more inclusive and equitable learning environments for all students.
Weight: 312g
Dimension: 140 x 210 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780520381377
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