Straight Talk: Growing as Multicultural Educators

By Rebecca Powell

Becoming an effective educator in a diverse society involves more than acquiring information; rather, it is a process of personal growth and introspection. Straight Talk: Growing as Multicultural Educators is a unique text in that it engages readers in reflecting about their own taken-for-granted assumptions about human differences. Readers are encouraged to think about their personal journeys and the ways in which their cultural experiences have shaped who they are, both as individuals and as educators. Practical information on implementing equitable school practices is embedded within a larger philosophical framework that explores social forces such as white privilege, socioeconomic stratification, and cultural hegemony.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0820449881
• ISBN13: 9780820449883
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publi
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Encourage others to speak out

I picked up this book at a relative's house because I was intrigued by the title and subject matter, and because I was familiar with the author's previous book, "Literacy as a Moral Imperative". I intended to simply browse for a short period, but found myself thoroughly absorbed by its content. Before I knew it, I had read almost 100 pages. The author addresses her readers through a series of informal letters. In this user-friendly format, a lot of information is presented without feeling overly heavy or taxing. I am not an educator, but I imagine that this book would be quite effective in stimulating healthy, frank discussions about uncomfortable subjects such as racism, sexism, classism, and homophobia. Buy this book, and accept Dr. Powell's challenge to speak out against oppression in its many subtle, destructive, and ugly forms.