Overview

Disrupting Silence tackles the urgent issue of rape culture and its depiction in youth literature, providing an indispensable guide for educators dedicated to fostering a safe and just learning environment. This groundbreaking volume presents innovative pedagogical strategies and critical analyses aimed at equipping teachers to effectively address sexual violence in the classroom.. The book is structured into three insightful sections. ""Making Space for Conversations about Rape Culture in Schools"" illustrates how educators can harness the power of social media and young adult literature to engage students in meaningful dialogue. ""Critical Analysis of Youth Texts"" offers deep dives into young adult novels, highlighting their potential to reflect survivor experiences and critique institutional betrayals. ""Critical Understandings, Teaching, and Application"" introduces creative approaches, such as using graphic novels and media representations, to dismantle rape myths and promote critical literacy. Developed for secondary teachers, Disrupting Silence would also be a valuable addition to post-secondary courses in Education, English, Gender Studies, and Sociology. This is a vital resource for high school and college educators, teacher preparation programs, and anyone committed to social justice and student well-being. By addressing the complexities of rape culture head-on, this book empowers educators to facilitate critical conversations, cultivate empathy, and inspire action among students, making it an essential addition to any educational curriculum. Don't miss the chance to transform your classroom and contribute to the broader fight against rape culture with Disrupting Silence. This volume promises to equip you with the tools and insights necessary to make a lasting impact on your students and society.

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Author:   Kathleen Colantonio-Yurko ,  Brittany Adams
Publisher:   Peter Lang Publishing Inc
Imprint:   Peter Lang Publishing Inc
Edition:   New edition
Weight:   0.268kg
ISBN:  

9781636675244

ISBN 10:   1636675247
Pages:   164
Publication Date:   29 July 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Foreword by Ashley S. Boyd Introduction by Kathleen Colantonio-Yurko and Brittany Adams I. Making Space for Conversations about Rape Culture in Schools Social Media as Teachable Text: How Teachers Can Learn From and Use Social Media to Prepare for Discussions About Rape Culture by Molly C. Driessen Sexual Assault in Young Adult Literature: Mirrors and Windows Into Experiences of Survivorship by Gillian E. Mertens The Sharp Edge of Silence: Using a Young Adult Novel to C.A.R.E. for Students by Emily Pendergrass, Melanie Hundley, Michael Neel, and Kathryn Pendergrass II. Critical Analysis of Youth Texts ""I want my entrance fee back"": Institutional Betrayal in Young Adult Sexual Assault Narratives by Elizabeth Marshall and Amber Moore Social, Communal, and Familial: Examining Isolation through Setting Analysis in Sexual Assault Young Adult Literature by Shelby Boehm, Henry Cody Miller, and Lorelei Starkey Male Youth-Athletes as Victims of Sexual Violence in Recommended Sports-Related Young Adult Literature by Mark A. Lewis and Luke Rodesiler III. Critical Understandings, Teaching, and Application Disrupting Rape Myths and Objective Violence through Graphic Novels: A Critical Literacy Approach to Educating Emergent Bilingual Youth by Jie Y. Park ""It shouldn’t take you personally knowing a potential victim to start being a decent person"": Exploring the Importance of Vulnerability in Critical Literacy Learning by Brittany Adams The Anti-Hero: Using Media Representations of Gendered Violence to Negotiate Rape Culture, Suicide Intensity, and Neoliberal Belonging by Cameron Greensmith, Adam Davies, and Jocelyn Sakal Froese

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Kathleen Colantonio-Yurko is an associate professor of literacy education at SUNY Brockport. Her research interests include young adult literature, third culture kids, and topics related to adolescent literacy. Brittany Adams is an assistant professor of literacy education at the University of Alabama. Her research interests include critical literacy, children's and young adult literature, and the preparation of culturally sustaining teachers.

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