Education, Equality and Justice in the New Normal: Global Responses to the Pandemic

This book highlights the importance of education in addressing the social and political problems exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, including racism, sexism, classism, and discrimination. It emphasizes the need to refuse the return to neoliberal "normality" and advocates for social and environmental justice, the importance of educators and teacher unions, environmental education, cultural diversity, and the strengthening of ancestral cultures.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 07 October 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This comprehensive book, written by esteemed scholars and activists from Brazil, Chile, Greece, Italy, Malta, the UK, and the USA, underscores the paramount importance of education in addressing the multifaceted social and political challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The escalating protests and demonstrations across the globe, including the Black Lives Matter and environmental movements, have served as powerful platforms to expose the deeply entrenched racism, sexism, classism, and discrimination that stem from neo-colonial forms of exploitation. People are becoming increasingly aware of the escalating genocide of black youth, indigenous peoples, peasants, and traditional communities in the global ghettos. The heightened level of consciousness achieved through these protests and demonstrations highlights the urgent need for critical educators to resist the temptation of returning to the neoliberal "normality" that prevailed before the pandemic.

The book's chapters delve into the complexities and tensions that fuel debates in education regarding social distancing, collective illness, escalating social and economic inequality, and privatization reforms. The contributors passionately advocate for social and environmental justice, emphasizing the crucial role of educators and teacher unions, the significance of environmental education, the importance of guaranteeing cultural diversity, and the preservation and strengthening of ancestral cultures.

Notable chapters in the book feature insights from renowned figures such as Noam Chomsky, Amy Goodman, and Henry A. Giroux, while a Foreword by Antonia Darder provides additional perspective. This invaluable resource offers valuable insights and strategies for educators, policymakers, and activists seeking to navigate the challenges posed by the pandemic and build a more equitable and sustainable future.

Weight: 342g
Dimension: 157 x 234 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350225770