With the prominence of workshops, trainings, and anti-racist books popping up over the past few years, it may seem confusing as to what it really means to engage in deliberate and meaningful learning that challenges the many facets of racism and whiteness. 'Untangling Whiteness' directly interrogates the assumption that the teaching and learning about race and whiteness, particularly within the university context, can be condensed to one course, one workshop, or even a few trainings. It is a life-long process that may begin in one university classroom, but must continue as part of who we are as unfinished and undetermined beings. Through a deep and multi-faceted interrogation of racism and white supremacy, this book untangles critical theories of race, whiteness and resistance in an accessible and dialogical manner. It also situates whiteness in Aotearoa, New Zealand, demonstrating the importance of context and location when working to undermine and challenge it. As a theoretical provocation of existing scholarship on race and white supremacy, 'Untangling Whiteness' is underpinned by educating for critical consciousness, as well as a phenomenological engagement that aims to both interpret the world differently and transform it.
Challenging the current state of public education and teacher preparation, this book argues for a re-imagination of teacher education through a critical feminist and critical education perspective. Offering a rich discussion of the promise and pedagogy of self-reflexivity and testimonio, which emerges from critical feminism, this book brings together theory and practice in critical feminism, critical education, and testimonio to serve as a platform in which to reconceptualize the philosophy of traditional teacher education, arguing that too many programs prepare teachers who often preserve, rather than challenge, the status quo.
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With its claws and fangs and hunting for blood in the night, el Chupacabra is the stuff of nightmares. Many people insist that this mysterious Mexican monster is real, while others proclaim it a bedtime story. This intriguing volume uses a presentation of firsthand accounts and more to encourage well-rounded research and critical thinking skills.
For more than a hundred years, the Department of Labor has been protecting the American workers. From ensuring that American laborers are making a fair wage across the country and aren't being taken advantage of by employers who force them to work long hours, to helping make certain that retirees have the ability to provide for themselves, and assisting unemployed citizens when they're down on their luck, the Department of Labor concerns itself with all aspects of a person's career. In this book we'll discuss the many facets of the Department, from unemployment insurance and labor laws to retirement services, and everything in between.
Worried about nuclear war? What about nuclear energy? How about radioactive materials? All of these things fall under the control of the Department of Energy. This Cabinet department is responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of our nation's nuclear weapons and nuclear reactors, as well as providing for the proper disposal of radioactive material and working on energy conservation. Each time a natural disaster threatens a nuclear reactor or the military decides it wants to destroy its nuclear weapons arsenal, the Department of Energy must respond. In this book, readers will learn exactly how this department keeps our country safe.
Every time you get on an airplane, take a railway train to visit family, or drive down the highway to go on an adventure, you're putting your safety in the hands of the Department of Transportation. The Cabinet department determines how the country's various public transit systems operate and connect, what the rules are for airline flight, and how highways and roadways are constructed and maintained. Readers will learn about the various rules and regulations the DOT is responsible for, and how those rules help keep us safe whenever and wherever we travel in America.
Concerned with promoting economic growth, the Department of Commerce is responsible for things like creating jobs and helping American businesses grow and survive. This Cabinet department is tasked with building up the American economy to help American businesses thrive and provide a suitable quality of life for the country's workers. Readers will discover how the Department of Commerce operates to keep the American economy healthy and operates to create jobs that ensure as many citizens as possible have the opportunity to live a safe and stable life.
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With little physical evidence, but many sightings, there is ongoing controversy about whether or not Bigfoot exists. This exploration provides historical information, photographs, and factual research to show readers why this is a hotly debated—and endlessly intriguing—topic. The fun monster mystery encourages critical thinking skills.
Author Jennifer MacKay focuses on songwriting from a craft standpoint. Because the lyrics themselves are only one part of songwriting, she also covers melody, tempo, and rhythm, and explains how this can differ between genres. A few key influential singers and songwriters are discussed along with the general craft.
The Department of Agriculture is responsible for all the laws and regulations related to food and farming in the United States. While working to ensure the safety of the food we eat and beverages we drink, the Department of Agriculture also does all it can to promote the work of the country's ranchers and farmers, control trade, and protect our nation's natural resources. Every day, you're interacting with the work of the Department of Agriculture. Each time you have a snack or sit down to a meal, wear a cotton shirt, or admire the flowers planted in your garden, you're seeing the work of the Department of Agriculture. Readers will learn more about what this department does, and how its work impacts our lives in big and small ways.
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