The Influence of Dramatic Arts on Literacies for Black Girls in Middle School

Urban middle school Black girls must be seen and understood in their unique ways to fit in educational settings and society. Dramatic arts strategies can help them navigate discrimination, racist and misogynistic slurs, and support their self-confidence and public speaking. Black feminist thought lens is used to take readers through surprising drama strategies that Black girls adopt to become resilient and confident while embracing themselves fully.

Format: Hardback
Length: 132 pages
Publication date: 15 December 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Urban middle school Black girls face unique challenges in fitting into educational settings and society. To succeed, they must be seen and understood in their unique ways and utilize certain literacies that assist with navigating their speech, confidence, expressions, and identities. In The Influence of Dramatic Arts on Literacies for Black Girls in Middle School, York demonstrates the impact that practicing drama strategies has on foundational, digital, and identity literacies for middle school Black girls. Personal stories of Black girls are shared on how drama strategies help them navigate discrimination, racist and misogynistic slurs, and even support their self-confidence and public speaking. The basis of these stories is told through a Black feminist thought lens, which York uses to take readers through surprising drama strategies that Black girls adopt to help them become resilient and confident while embracing themselves fully. Readers will see the benefits of Black girls practicing drama in a safe space guided by a drama teacher who is a Black woman who chooses culturally relevant pedagogy for her students.

Weight: 381g
Dimension: 236 x 158 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781666907599