Global Perspectives on Microaggressions in Schools: Understanding and Combating Covert Violence

This book examines instances of aggression,hostility,and incivility in school contexts around the world and offers practical recommendations to remedy such violence and tackle its root causes. It highlights ongoing issues such as xenophobia,sexual violence,and prejudice against gifted students,LGBTQ,refugee,and indigenous communities and proposes practical ways to undermine these prejudices and prevent the occurrence of microaggressions through effective training, policy, leadership, and student agency.

Format: Hardback
Length: 166 pages
Publication date: 18 May 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Microaggression is a pervasive issue in schools worldwide, often going unnoticed. This book critically examines instances of aggression, hostility, and incivility in school contexts across the globe, drawing on authors' experiences and empirical analyses. It offers practical recommendations to address and tackle these forms of violence, addressing their root causes.

The book explores global perspectives on microaggressions in schools, featuring contributions from South Africa, Australia, Canada, and the US. Authors employ qualitative methodologies, personal reflection, and empirical literature to document microaggressions perpetrated by and directed against all members of the school community, including students, teachers, school leaders, and administrators. They highlight ongoing issues such as xenophobia, sexual violence, and prejudice against gifted students, LGBTQ, refugee, and indigenous communities.

Looking forward, the book proposes practical ways to undermine these prejudices and prevent the occurrence of microaggressions through effective training, policy, leadership, and student agency. Given its rigorous approach and focus on widespread issues of school violence, this book will be a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and academics interested in the sociology of education, educational leadership, school culture, student well-being, and inclusive education. School leaders, administrators, and pre- and in-service educators can also benefit from its insights.

Weight: 386g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367545529