Full Description
The infamous rise in characterizations of white women as Becky(s) is a modern phenomenon, different from past characterizations like the Miss Anne types. But just who embodies the Becky? Why is it important to understand, especially with regards to anti-racism and racial justice? Understanding that learning, even discussing, dynamics of race and gender are oftentimes met with discomfort and emotional resistance, this creative, yet theoretical book merges social science analyses with literary short stories as a way to more effectively teach about the impact of whiteness and gender. Additionally, the book includes guiding questions so that readers can critically reflect on the behaviors of Becky(s) and how they impact the hope for racial harmony. Designed specifically for both educational spaces and the larger society, the author, an educational researcher and former classroom teacher, approaches the topic of race and gender, specifically whiteness and white women, in a nuanced manner. By borrowing from traditions found in critical race theory and teacher education, this book offers both counterstories and anecdotes that can help people better understand the dynamics behind race and gender.
Contents
Introduction
Acknowledgements
Section 1: Becky(s) as Colonizers
Chapter 1: The Makeover not the Takeover: Surviving the Becky Coup D'Etat, Darryl A. Brice and Derrick R. Brooms
Chapter 2: The Battle of the Elders: Queen Becky and the Table of Elders, Eligio Martinez Jr.
Section 1: Guiding Questions
Section 2: Becky(s) as Weaponized Emotionalities
Chapter 3: The Ultimate Superpower: Surviving Becky's Tears, Erica R. Wallace & Rachel Kline
Chapter 4: Attack of the 50-ft Becky, Kakali Bhattacharya and Paul Maxfield
Section 2: Guiding Questions
Section 3: Becky(s) as Entitlement and Privilege
Chapter 5: The World According to Becky: An Inverse Chronology of Humanity in a Teacher
Preparation Program, Justin P. Jiménez
Chapter 6: This Ain't No "Wizard of Oz," Becky!, G. L. Sarcedo
Chapter 7: Surviving Becky in Space, Melva R. Grant
Section 3: Guiding Questions
Section 4: Becky(s) as Terrors
Chapter 8: Nightmare on Black Magic Street: The Reality Of Staying Woke, Rebecca George and Alexanderia Smith
Chapter 9: When you cross a Becky: A Monologue, Scott Farver
Section 4: Guiding Questions
Section 5: Becky(s) as Presumed Experts & Usurped Authority
Chapter 10: Waiting to Excel, Justine Lee and Autumn A. Griffin
Chapter 11: Racism: Becky's Dance Around the Other 'R-Word' in Student Affairs, Nolan L. Cabrera
Section 5: Guiding Questions
Section 6: Becky(s) as Allies? Victims?
Chapter 12: The Guilt of a Becky, Kara Mitchell Viesca
Chapter 13: "Aren't I Great!": The Tale of a Self-Presumed Heroic Becky, Kelly E. Demers and Aubrey Scheopner Torres
Chapter 14: White Lady, Korina M. Jocson
Section 6: Guiding Questions
Section 7: Becky(s) as Violent
Chapter 15: Present tense: A Southern Gothic of Schooling, Kevin Lawrence Henry, Jr.
Chapter 16: Slow Death by Becky: Cause, Asphyxiation, Shelby Dawkins-Law
Section 7: Guiding Questions
Section 8: Becky(s) as Manipulators and Gaslighters
Chapter 17: Facing the Becky Within, Socorro Morales
Chapter 18: When Mediocrity Fails to Shine: The Case of Becky the Mad Beckologist and Dejanae the Humanoid, Leta Hooper and Wyletta Gamble-Lomax
Chapter 19: Who is Dr. Farsa?, Luis Fernando Macias
Section 8: Guiding Questions
Conclusion
