Full Description
This engaging anthology of essays and short stories explores important-and sometimes provocative-issues of human diversity from multiple perspectives. Perspectives on Diversity: Selected Readings offers accessible readings from unique personal voices, many of which relate specifically to the concerns of teachers. With its varied contributors-including teachers, scientists, fiction writers, feminists, journalists, historians, sociologists, teacher educators, psychologists, linguists, and community organizers (including one who was elected President of the United States)-this book emphasizes hopeful and practical strategies for addressing challenging issues. It will give readers an opportunity to explore truths about the diverse human experience, from both the past and present, for a brighter future.
Contents
Introduction Section 1: Differences, Conflicts and Resolutions Section 2: The Construction of Personal Identity in a Diverse Society Section 3: Perspectives on the Immigrant Experience and Nativism Section 4: Challenges for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse People Section 5: Perspectives on Religious Diversity and Intolerance Section 6: Perspectives on Race and Confronting Racism Section 7: Perspectives on Classism and its Consequences Section 8: People with Disabilities: Facing Barriers, Finding Allies Section 9: Perspectives on Sex Role Stereotypes and Sexism Section 10: Perspectives on Sexual Orientation and Heterosexism Section 11: Multicultural Education in American Schools Section 12: Pluralistic Responses to the Diversity of American Society
