Men Educators of Color in U.S. Public Schools and Abroad

This book explores the diversity and possibility of critical research in education, with an emphasis on the examination of the intersections of social identities for men teachers of color and the relationship between social identity and struggles for political and professional agency. It provides a strong theoretical foundation for filling the empirical gap on men teachers of color by engaging in questions such as how critical considerations of the intersection of race, gender, and profession inform the future of teacher education, what it means to be 'men or 'of color in the teaching profession, and the aims of ethnoracial diversity in the field of education. The research includes topics such as men teachers of color and their perceived pathways to the profession, their perceptions of and partnerships with colleagues of other genders, their sexual and gendered identities and performances, and how they embrace, reject, or negotiate the expectations of performing as a role model in classrooms.

Format: Hardback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 11 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted dimensions of critical research in education, with a particular focus on the examination of the intersections of social identities for men teachers of color and the intricate relationship between social identity and their struggles for political and professional agency. The authors delve into the complex issue of race and race inequality in education, providing a robust theoretical framework to address the empirical gap regarding men teachers of color. Through engaging in thought-provoking questions such as "How do critical considerations of the intersection of race, gender, and profession inform the future of teacher education?" and "What does it mean to be 'men or 'of color in the context of the teaching profession in the U.S. and abroad?" the authors seek to shed light on the aims of ethnoracial diversity in the field of education.

The research included in this edited volume encompasses a wide range of topics, including, but not limited to, the perceived pathways to the teaching profession for men teachers of color, their perceptions of and collaborations with colleagues of different genders, their sexual and gendered identities and performances, and their approaches to embracing, rejecting, or negotiating the expectations of acting as role models in classrooms. Furthermore, the chapters provide explicit implications for teachers, teacher educators, university administrators, education activists, and policymakers.

In essence, this volume pioneers a new frontier in education research, specifically tailored to the experiences and perspectives of men teachers of color. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of the journal "Race, Ethnicity, and Education."

Weight: 517g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032491868