Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in the Social Sciences

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the systemic injustices related to public health and the economic impact on minoritized communities, exposing structural and institutionalized racism and classism. The murder of George Floyd in May 2020 drew heightened attention to the insidious racial injustice and ongoing racial violence that continues to plague the nation. Social science educators must be equipped with the knowledge, tools, and dispositions to facilitate learning that explores the implications of power, privilege, and oppression and ask important questions to ensure voices that have been muffled or silenced are strategically unsilenced, voiced, and valued. This volume explores how the social sciences can be examined and reimagined to combat injustices and support further diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 270 pages
Publication date: 12 August 2021
Publisher: Information Age Publishing

The COVID-19 pandemic brought to light the stark social and economic inequities that exist in the United States, highlighting the disproportionate impact of public health and economic crises on marginalized communities. The pandemic exposed the deep-rooted structural and institutionalized racism and classism that have plagued our society for generations. The murder of George Floyd in May 2020 further highlighted the insidious racial injustice and ongoing racial violence that continues to plague the nation. As advocates took to the streets to demand racial equality, the federal government attempted to silence those who have been historically marginalized, including critical race theory, antiracism work in education, and training for diversity and inclusion. It is essential that social science educators are equipped with the knowledge, tools, and dispositions to facilitate learning that explores the implications of power, privilege, and oppression and asks important questions to ensure that voices that have been muffled or silenced are strategically unsilenced, voiced, and valued. This volume explores how the social sciences can be examined and reimagined to combat injustices and promote reconciliation.

Weight: 333g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781648026058