| We're All White Thanks: The Persisting Myth about 'White' Schools Contributor(s): Gaine, Chris (Author) |
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ISBN: 1858563453 ISBN-13: 9781858563459 Publisher: Trentham Books
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: January 2006 * Out of Print * Annotation: Students??? and teachers??? perspectives on race are changing, particularly in regions where white people have little first-hand contact with ethnic minority people. Chris Gaine??'s earlier work has focused on these regions and here he explores recent ideas and strategies that support those seeking positive change in schools by developing students??? understanding.The author revisits the old evidence of the misconceptions and prejudice that prevail in white areas and compares it with current views. He makes a convincing case for tackling the issues and devotes most of the book to moving things forward. His chapter on words, concepts and definitions is illuminating, and he rolls out past history to show why even though countering racism is never easy in white areas, it can -- and has been -- done. The remaining chapters are designed to support everyone working in education who is concerned to further racial justice and social cohesion through schools. They cover* suggestions for training* resources* developing policies and strategies |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Aims & Objectives - Education | Multicultural Education |
| Dewey: 379.260 |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 6.32" W x 9.2" L (0.67 lbs) 170 pages |
| Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Students' and teachers' perspectives on race are changing, particularly in regions where white people have little first-hand contact with ethnic minority people. Chris Gaine's earlier work has focused on these regions and here he explores recent ideas and strategies that support those seeking positive change in schools by developing students' understanding. The author revisits the old evidence of the misconceptions and prejudice that prevail in white areas and compares it with current views. He makes a convincing case for tackling the issues and devotes most of the book to moving things forward. His chapter on words, concepts and definitions is illuminating, and he rolls out past history to show why even though countering racism is never easy in white areas, it can -- and has been -- done. The remaining chapters are designed to support everyone working in education who is concerned to further racial justice and social cohesion through schools. They cover * suggestions for training * resources * developing policies and strategies |
Contributor Bio(s): Gaine, Chris: - Chris Gaine Gaine is Chair of Social Policy at University College, Chichester and creator of the race equality site www.britkid.org |
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