Readings for Diversity and Social Justice - 9780415991407

Thirteen American academics and trainers present a second edition anthology for students, educators, facilitators, and social justice advocates, addressing issues of identity and oppression from a social justice perspective. Linking theory with practice, the 138 selections explore contemporary inequality, social hierarchy, and systemic oppression, and note examples of people taking action for empowerment, equity, liberation, and sustained social change. The text contains updated and revised sections from the 2000 edition covering conceptual frameworks, racism, classism, sexism, heterosexism, ableism, and visions and strategies for working for social justice, and also includes new sections on religious oppression, transgender oppression, and ageism/adultism. The second edition features 40 new readings; updated and original section introductions; revised and updated resources, references, and examples; and a companion website. No subject index, but does include a table identifying an array of main subjects covered in each reading. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)