Promoting Diversity and Social Justice: Educating People from Privileged Groups

by Diane J. Goodman

Promoting Diversity and Social Justice provides theories, perspectives, and strategies that are useful for working with adults from privileged groups--those who are in a more powerful position in any given type of oppression. The thoroughly revised edition of this accessible and practical guide offers tools that allow educators to be more reflective and intentional in their work--helping them to consider who they're working with, what they're doing, why they're doing it and how to educate more effectively.New features new chapter, "The Joy of Unlearning Privilege/Oppression," highlights specific ways people from privileged groups benefit from unlearning privilege/oppression and from creating greater equity.A new chapter, "Allies and Action," gives focus and guidance on how people from privileged groups can constructively and appropriately be involved in social change efforts.Updated Appendix of additional resources.The theories and approaches discussed can be applied to a range of situations and audiences. This book is an excellent resource for professors, diversity trainers, teachers in classrooms and workshops, counselors, organizers, student affairs personnel, community educators, advocates, group facilitators, and any others involved with educating about diversity and equity.

Genres: Social Justice, Nonfiction

232 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 1, 2000

Reviews

[Jabiz Raisdana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have recently been involved (overwhelmed) with DEIJ learning and training at my school, and I saw this book in our library. The title seemed to indicate that it was the exact tool I needed to unpack the gaps in my knowledge and frustration with the process. And it is exactly that!

Well researched, easy to access and full of tips and tricks, it feels like Diane Goodman has been in my head anticipating every turn of the journey for me. I am sure I will read chapters from this book several times in the future and will ask people at my school on this journey to read it as well.

I am not sure if Diane Goodman is a well known and/or respected name in this field, but if she is not she should be. This book is a vital roadmap for anyone leading and/or doing any kind of DEIJ work.

[Cris · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is intended for people who work as social justice educators, but I think is extremely helpful interpersonally as well. She focuses on how people develop constructive identities as allies and how you can engage in bystander intervention. The appendix also has educational resources.

She covers privilege in a very general way, but draws from a lot of specific examples and research. It is also useful in understanding and reflecting on how your identity as an ally has developed (imo).

[Matt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall I think this provides a nice perspective on social justice. There were times when I wish there was some more hands on activities to do. However, overall it provided a nice framework with occasional concrete ideas peppered in.

[Jason · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic resource for social justice educators. Lots of reminders about working with people from privileged backgrounds and great theory/model referencing. A must have book for anyone doing this work.

[Dayspring · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resource