Other People's Children
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All Educational Professionals Should Read
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MUST READ for every educator!
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In this “vital, necessary, and beautiful book” (Michael Eric Dyson), antiracist educator Robin DiAngelo deftly illuminates the phenomenon of white fragility and “allows us to understand racism as a practice not restricted to "bad people" (Claudia Rankine). Referring to the defensive moves that white people make when challenged racially, white fragility is characterized by emotions such as anger, fear, and guilt and by behaviors including argumentation and silence. These behaviors, in turn, function to reinstate white racial equilibrium and prevent meaningful cross-racial dialogue.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Noble but flawed attempt to deal with racism
- By Tulips77 on 07-11-19
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In the tradition of Dale Russakoff's The Prize and Dana Goldstein's The Teacher Wars, Wexler brings together history, research, and compelling characters to pull back the curtain on this fundamental flaw in our education system - one that fellow reformers, journalists, and policymakers have long overlooked, and of which the general public, including many parents, remains unaware.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Must Read
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Publisher's Summary
Winner of an American Educational Studies Association Critics' Choice Award and Choice Magazine's Outstanding Academic Book Award, and voted one of Teacher Magazine's "great books", Other People's Children has sold over 150,000 copies since its original hardcover publication. This edition features a new introduction by Delpit, as well as new framing essays by Herbert Kohl and Charles Payne.
In a radical analysis of contemporary classrooms, MacArthur Award-winning author Lisa Delpit develops ideas about ways teachers can be better "cultural transmitters" in the classroom, where prejudice, stereotypes, and cultural assumptions breed ineffective education. Delpit suggests that many academic problems attributed to children of color are actually the result of miscommunication, as primarily white teachers and "other people's children" struggle with the imbalance of power and the dynamics plaguing our system.
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- Scott
- 09-22-16
A blessing to teachers, students & families.
Timeless - Provides clear insight into the need for & means to cultural awareness in classrooms.
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- Sarah Brennan
- 11-28-16
Wow! A must read!
If you are looking for a multicultural resource, no matter what your field, this is IT! The principles outlined by Delpit can be applied to almost any field of multiculturalism: communication, collaboration, connection, education, ministry of any kind. This book is NOT just for educators. It is for all. I am thoroughly impressed.
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- Kent K.
- 08-27-19
Thought provoking
It's a very thought provoking book. I do wish that she would have went in details on educating poor children from various parts of the country. I also think that it would have been helpful to know size of schools and locations of the schools described. I think there would be a huge difference from small rule schools to large inter city schools. I also liked the last 2 chapters the most.
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- Elizabeth
- 06-21-19
Life changing
Absolutely amazing book. Has completely opened my eyes as a person and educator. Every educator should read this. This and simile essays and books should be required reading for all teachers.
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- Kimberly A. Wynns
- 01-31-19
Teachers Open Now
This book opened my eyes to a new level of understanding and being open to learning more about the students, families and communities of our school. I only hope that I can continue this journey and better serve them all.
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- janedoegrayson
- 12-03-18
A must read for teachers
This book has taught me that one shouldn’t judge someone’s knowledge just because one has a higher knowledge or degree on that person... especially when it comes to their or their loved ones education. You must consider all the factors such as race, environment, community, family, the individual...
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- Austin
- 06-03-18
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I would like more practical applications, but the content given is valuable. Minimum 15 words.
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- Edward Quinn
- 02-13-18
Great for Educators!
Very good book which challenges ones thinking when it comes to education. in addition, it shows how important it is to be reflective and communicative I'd in the field of education and be cognisant, respectful, empathetic and inquisitive of differences amongst a population.
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- silly girl : )
- 10-27-17
love this book
i finally finished reading and listening to this book! i learned so much-about childrens growth and how they learn-i highly recommend it and to have in ones own private library 10 out of 10--this author also has TED TALKS available to research with and are a great supplemental to this book