Experiences of Racialization in Predominantly White Institutions: Critical Reflections on Inclusion in US Colleges and Schools of Education

This book provides critical reflection on common assumptions, policies, and practices that limit or preclude racial diversity and inclusion in educational contexts and settings. It offers candid insights from scholars of color with experience in predominantly White institutions, linking lived inequalities to the schooling experiences of minoritized K-12 learners and their families. The book proposes solutions to promote equitable and inclusive environments for faculty and scholars from racialized backgrounds in higher education, with a specific focus on universities with education programs.

Format: Hardback
Length: 178 pages
Publication date: 03 September 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Centering on the narratives of ethnically and racially diverse scholars of color with experience studying and working in predominantly White institutions in the United States, this comprehensive volume provides a critical examination of prevalent assumptions, policies, and practices that hinder or restrict racial diversity and inclusion in various educational contexts and settings. Scholars at various stages of their careers, hailing from diverse sociocultural backgrounds, offer insightful critiques of contemporary experiences of disproportionality, mis/labeling, and exploitation, among others. By exploring both personal and professional ramifications of these lived inequalities, the candid insights of racialized challenges and imbalances are interconnected with the schooling experiences of minoritized K–12 learners and their families. This book proposes innovative solutions to foster equitable and inclusive environments for faculty and scholars from racialized backgrounds in higher education, with a particular emphasis on universities offering education programs.

Students, scholars, and researchers across a wide range of fields, including Educational Leadership, Ethnic Studies, Teacher Education, and Higher Education, will find valuable insights and discussions in this work. The narratives presented herein shed light on the experiences and perspectives of individuals who have navigated the complexities of predominantly White institutions, offering valuable insights into the barriers and challenges faced by racialized individuals in academic spaces. By challenging prevailing notions and promoting transformative change, this book contributes to the ongoing dialogue about diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.

Weight: 550g
Dimension: 158 x 235 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367376987