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Critical Multiculturalism and Intersectionality in a Complex World guides the reader through a process of critical self-reflection that allows for examination of social identities, biases, and experiences of oppression and privilege. Its exploration of the history, sources, mechanisms, structures, and current manifestations of oppression -- complimented by case examples (with new stories from across the globe) and guiding questions -- provides a framework for improving the ability to recognize, confront, and dismantle oppressions. Deeper cultural patterns, implicit biases, and internalized negative perceptions are examined, enabling readers to explore cultures that have different patterns, values, and behaviors while challenging their own biases about 'other' cultures. In addition to a focus on the USA, this edition features added content on Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Canada, South Africa, Australia, India, and Kenya. This new edition will appeal to all graduate and undergraduate students of the social sciences, human sciences, and humanities.
List of contents
- Preface
- About the Authors
- Chapter 1: Critical Multiculturalism, Oppression, and Action
- Chapter 2: Critical Self-Reflection and Identity Development
- Chapter 3: Race, Ethnicity, Color, Caste, Tribe, and Nationality
- Chapter 4: Gender, Sex, and Sexual Orientation
- Chapter 5: People with Disabilities
- Chapter 6: Intersectionality: Positioning Privilege and Marginalization
- Chapter 7: Critical Multicultural Practice
- References
- Index
About the author
Lacey M. Sloan, PhD, MSSW, is an associate professor at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Mildred C. Joyner, MSW, LCSW, BCD, is professor emerita of social work at West Chester University in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Catherine J. Stakeman, DSW, MSW, LCSW, is an independent higher education specialist and community citizen active in the fight for social justice.
Cathryne L. Schmitz, PhD, MSW, is a professor in the Department of Social Work at the University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG).
Summary
By providing a balance between self-reflection and knowledge building, this book guides the examination of social identities, biases, mechanisms of oppression, and impact of privilege. Learning is globally situated with a lens on localized identity, and positionality at the intersections of multiple identities is explored.
