Gender, Race, and Class in the Lives of Today's Teachers: Educators at Intersections

This volume explores the professional experiences of educators through research essays that focus on the interplay of gender, race, class, and sexualities, illuminating this interplay in traditional and non-traditional contexts. It offers powerful insights about the experiences of teachers who are often overlooked, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding and advancing education as a catalyst for equity and social justice.

Format: Hardback
Length: 291 pages
Publication date: 22 September 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive volume delves into the diverse professional experiences of a multitude of educators, shedding light on the intricate interplay of gender, race, class, and sexualities as they shape their teaching practices. Through a series of research essays, the book explores this dynamic not only in traditional classroom settings but also in non-traditional contexts such as prisons, juvenile detention facilities, family education, dual-language immersion programs, early childhood education, and higher education, including teacher training programs. The concluding chapter, penned by the editors, offers valuable recommendations for recruiting and retaining a more diverse teaching workforce on a global scale.

From autoethnographies to pláticas, testimonios, and in-depth interviews, this qualitatively rich volume offers profound and timely insights into the experiences of teachers who are often marginalized. It serves as a vital resource for anyone committed to understanding and promoting education as a powerful tool for equity and social justice.

Gilda L. Ochoa, Professor of Chicana/o Latina/o Studies, highlights the significance of this book, stating, "It is a much needed resource for anyone interested in understanding and advancing education as a catalyst for equity and social justice." Lorena Garcia, Associate Professor of Sociology & Latin American and Latino Studies, also commends the book, emphasizing its importance in shaping our understanding and progress in education.

Weight: 614g
Dimension: 161 x 243 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030735500
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021