A landmark volume exploring covert bias, prejudice, and discrimination
with hopeful solutions for their eventual dissolution Exploring the
psychological dynamics of unconscious and unintentional expressions of
bias and prejudice toward socially devalued groups, Microaggressions
and Marginality: Manifestation, Dynamics, and Impact takes an
unflinching look at the numerous manifestations of these subtle
biases. It thoroughly deals with the harm engendered by everyday
prejudice and discrimination, as well as the concept of
microaggressions beyond that of race and expressions of racism. Edited
by a nationally renowned expert in the field of multicultural
counseling and ethnic and minority issues, this book features
contributions by notable experts presenting original research and
scholarly works on a broad spectrum of groups in our society who have
traditionally been marginalized and disempowered. The definitive
source on this topic, Microaggressions and Marginality features:
In-depth chapters on microaggressions towards racial/ethnic,
international/cultural, gender, LGBT, religious, social, and disabled
groups Chapters on racial/ethnic microaggressions devoted to specific
populations including African Americans, Latino/Hispanic Americans,
Asian Americans, indigenous populations, and biracial/multiracial
people A look at what society must do if it is to reduce prejudice and
discrimination directed at these groups Discussion of the common
dynamics of covert and unintentional biases Coping strategies enabling
targets to survive such onslaughts Timely and thought-provoking,
Microaggressions and Marginality is essential reading for any
professional dealing with diversity at any level, offering guidance
for facing and opposing microaggressions in today's society.
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Manifestation, Dynamics, and Impact
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780470627204
Publisert
2018
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
John Wiley & Sons P&T
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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