structural aspects of childhood poverty to address some of the structural aspects of childhood poverty. Consider the theoretical distinction between locating the problem in the individual (it’s each family’s responsibility to provide for their own children) versus the collective (it’s a social responsibility to ensure that all children are provided for). These two theoretical frameworks […]
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analysis of social justice Our analysis of social justice is based on a school of thought known as Critical Theory. Critical Theory refers to a body of scholarship that examines how society works, and is a tradition that emerged in the early part of the 20th century from a group of scholars at the Institute
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A Brief Overview of Critical Theory Critical Thinking and Critical Theory “Everyone has a right to their opinion.” This chapter explains what it means to think critically about social justice. We explain the theoretical perspective known as “Critical Theory” and provide a brief overview of key ideas relevant to our approach. Vocabulary to practice using:
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Recognize How Your Social Position Informs Your Reactions to Your Instructor and the Course Content Positionality is the concept that our perspectives are based on our place in society. Positionality recognizes that where you stand in relation to others shapes what you can see and understand. For example, if I am considered an able-bodied person,
Let Go of Anecdotal Evidence and Instead Examine Patterns Anecdotal evidence is evidence drawn from hearsay or only personal experience, and thus anecdotal evidence is superficial, limited to interpretation, and not generalizable. For example, many of us have heard something similar to, “My cousin tried to get a job, but they hired an unqualified Black
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Two Dimensions of Thinking Critically About Knowledge A Brief Overview of Critical Theory Why Theory Matters Knowledge Construction 10 Example of Knowledge as Socially Constructed Thinking Critically About Opinions 3. Culture and Socialization What Is Culture? What Is Socialization? Cultural Norms and Conformity “You” in Relation to the “Groups” to Which You Belong 4. Prejudice
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Is Everyone Really Equal? An Introduction to Key Concepts in Social Justice Education, Second Edition ÖZLEM SENSOY AND ROBIN DIANGELO Teaching for Equity in Complex Times: Negotiating Standards in a High- Performing Bilingual School JAMY STILLMAN AND LAUREN ANDERSON Transforming Educational Pathways for Chicana/o Students: A Critical Race Feminista Praxis DOLORES DELGADO BERNAL AND ENRIQUE
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analyze the situation you have chosen with the Eight Steps. The point of studying ethics is to improve ethical decision-making. Given every ethical situation, a decision has to happen. Even indecision or inaction are ultimately decisions and actions. In order to be sure that you are clear on all points, it is good to apply
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2-page response to the readings 2-page response to the readings. This reading response must consist of two parts: A description of what you identify as the theme for the readings. The theme should draw from all of the readings attached in Files and provide a brief summary of the authors’ main points. You should respond
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