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Diversity, Anti-Racism, & The College Experience examines diversity, equity, and inclusion from a multidisciplinary perspective that integrates historical, sociological, psychological, and political factors. Blending hard empirical data with poignant personal stories, the book provides research-based practices for appreciating diversity, detecting and countering racist arguments, and engaging in anti-racism on both an individual and collective level. More specifically, this book: Defines diversity and delineates its various forms and dimensions Articulates how diversity is an integral element of the college experience and documents its multiple benefits (personal, educational, and vocational) for college students Analyzes and synthesizes common barriers to diversity appreciation, including bias (explicit and implicit), stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination Offers a systematic, 4-step process for gaining awareness of personal biases and initiating interaction with members of diverse groups Identifies key forms of individual, institutional, and systemic racism (housing, education, employment, criminal justice, etc.) and unearths their root causes Supplies concrete, action-based strategies for: (a) refuting racist arguments with statistical evidence and compelling counterarguments, (b) forming alliances with victims of racial discrimination, and (c) taking civic action to dismantle societal systems that preserve racial inequities and perpetuate social injustice

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Author:   Aaron Thompson ,  Joseph B Cuseo
Publisher:   Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
Imprint:   Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
ISBN:  

9781792465765

ISBN 10:   1792465769
Pages:   354
Publication Date:   30 December 2021
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface Preview of Content Chapter Sequence Content Presentation Style and Rationale Chapter Purpose and Preview Re¬flections Personal Experiences Sidebar Quotes Internet Resources Chapter Summary and Highlights Chapter Re¬flections and Applications Acknowledgments About the Authors CHAPTER 1 What Is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion? Chapter Purpose and Preview Diversity: Definition and Description Diversity and Culture Diversity and Humanity Diversity and Individuality What Is Inclusion? Equity? Diversity and the College Experience Chapter Summary and Highlights Internet Resources References Reflections and Applications CHAPTER 2 Forms and Varieties of Diversity Chapter Purpose and Preview Racial Diversity Ethnic Diversity Native Americans (American Indians) Hispanic Americans (Latinos and Latinas or Latinx) African Americans (Blacks) Asian Americans The Growth of Racial and Ethnic Diversity in America Socioeconomic Diversity The Widening Income Gap between the Rich and the Poor Declining Socioeconomic Mobility Gender Diversity: Women Sexual-Orientation and Gender-Identity Diversity Religious Diversity Generational Diversity Chapter Summary and Highlights Internet Resources References Reflections and Applications CHAPTER 3 The Benefits of Diversity Chapter Purpose and Preview What Are the Educational Benefits of Diversity? Diversity Increases Self-Awareness and Self-Knowledge Diversity Widens, Deepens, and Accelerates Learning Diversity Strengthens Our Ability to ink Critically from Multiple Perspectives Diversity Enhances Creative inking and Problem-Solving Diversity Expands Social Networks and Builds Emotional Intelligence Diversity Enhances Career Preparation Diversity Reduces Group Prejudice and Discrimination Diversity Preserves Democracy Chapter Summary and Highlights Internet Resources References Reflections and Applications CHAPTER 4 Barriers to Diversity Appreciation: Implicit Bias, Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination Chapter Purpose and Preview Introduction Stereotyping and Implicit Bias Prejudice Discrimination Microaggression Nativism Hate Groups Hate Crimes Causes of Prejudice and Discrimination Discomfort with the Unknown or Unfamiliar Selective Perception and Selective Memory Categorizing People into “In” Groups and “Out” Groups Perceiving Members of Unfamiliar Groups as More Alike than Members of One’s Own Group Majority Group Members Overestimating the Frequency of Negative Behavior Exhibited by Minority Group Members Rationalizing Prejudice and Discrimination as Justifiable Strengthening Self-Esteem by Identifying or Associating with a “Superior” GroupChapter Summary and Highlights Internet Resources References Reflections and Applications CHAPTER 5 Overcoming Bias, Combating Prejudice, and Developing Cultural Competence Chapter Purpose and Preview A Model for Overcoming Biases and Appreciating Diversity Stage 1. Awareness Stage 2. Acknowledgment Stage 3. Acceptance Stage 4. Action Specific Strategies for Developing and Demonstrating Cultural Competence Strategies for Increasing Personal Contact and Interpersonal Interaction with Members of Diverse Groups Chapter Summary and Highlights Internet Resources References Reflections and Applications CHAPTER 6 Racism: Current Forms, Historical Roots, and Underlying Causes Chapter Purpose and Preview Introduction Racism Defined Origins and Root Causes of Racism Economic Exploitation Political Racism Strategic Racism (a.k.a. White Identity Politics) Scientific Racism Religious Racism Cultural Racism Underlying Psychological Causes of Racism Current Forms and Varieties of Racism Racial Segregation Miscegenation Laws Colorism Chapter Summary and Highlights Internet Resources References Reflections and Applications CHAPTER 7 Understanding Systemic Racism, Part I: Housing, Education, and Employment Chapter Purpose and Preview What Is Systemic Racism? The Economic System: Systemic Racism in Employment, Income, and WealthEmployment and Income Wealth Root Causes for Racial Gaps in Income and Wealth The Great Migration Deindustrialization Current Racial Gaps in Employment Hiring Bias Conclusion The Housing System: Residential Choice and Home Ownership Opportunities White Resistance to Residential Integration Racial Zoning Ordinances Restrictive Covenants The Federal Government’s Role in Promoting Racial Segregation in Housing The New Deal and Redlining Government-Sanctioned Housing Discrimination during World War II and the Postwar Years The GI Bill and the Development of Racially Segregated Suburbs Racially Segregated Public Housing Projects Policies and Practices Leading to the Development of Urban Slums and Black Ghettos Urban Renewal and Slum Clearance Projects Relationship between Past Governmental Housing Policies and Current Gaps in Racial Wealth Discriminatory Private Real Estate Practices White Flight The Education System: Quality of Schools and Equality of Learning OpportunitiesRoots of Systemic Racism in Education Inequitable School Funding Policies Racial Gaps in Educational Achievement The Role of Racially Integrated Schools in Closing the Educational Achievement Gap Conclusion Chapter Summary and Highlights Internet Resources References Reflections and Applications CHAPTER 8 Understanding Systemic Racism, Part II: Health Care, Voting Rights, and Criminal Justice Chapter Purpose and Preview Health Care System: Access to Quality Medical Care and Equal Medical Treatment The Electoral System: Voting Rights and Political Representation The Criminal Justice System: Policing Practices, Legal Representation, and Sentencing Policies Monitoring and Arrest Pretrial Detention Legal Representation Conviction and Sentencing Incarceration Post-Incarceration Punishment Long-Term Impact of Incarceration on Employment and Income How the “War on Drugs” Has Contributed to Systemic Racism in Criminal Arrests and Incarceration Rates Implicit Racial Bias in the Perception, Detection, and Reaction to Crime Racial Bias in Police Arrest Practices Conclusion Chapter Summary and Highlights Internet Resources References Reflections and Applications CHAPTER 9 Engaging in Anti-Racism and Advocating for Social Justice Chapter Purpose and Preview What Is Anti-Racism? Challenging Racist Remarks and Microaggressions Countering Common Racist Arguments with Evidence-Based Counterarguments Taking Collective Action to Combat Systemic Racism Using the Electoral Process to Combat Systemic Racism Electing Diverse Political Representatives Joining, Donating to, or Volunteering for Anti-Racist Organizations Engaging in Anti-Racist Allyship, Activism, or Protest Chapter Summary and Highlights Internet Resources References Reflections and Applications GLOSSARY OF DIVERSITY AND ANTI-RACISM TERMINOLOGY INDEX

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Aaron Thompson is a nationally recognized leader in higher education with a focus on policy, student success and organizational leadership and design. He serves as President of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education and as professor of sociology in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Eastern Kentucky University. He recently served as interim president of Kentucky State University. Thompson holds a doctorate in sociology in areas of organizational behavior and race and gender relations. His leadership experience spans 27 years across higher education, business and numerous non-profit boards. Thompson has researched, taught and consulted in areas of diversity, leadership, ethics, multicultural families, race and ethnic relations, student success, first-year students, retention, cultural competence and organizational design throughout his career. As a highly sought after national speaker, Thompson has presented more than 800 workshops, seminars and invited lectures in areas of race and gender diversity, living an unbiased life, overcoming obstacles to gain success, creating a school environment for academic success, cultural competence, workplace interaction, leadership, organizational goal setting, building relationships, the first-year seminar, and a variety of other topics. He continues to serve as a consultant to educational institutions (elementary, secondary and postsecondary), corporations, non-profit organizations, police departments and other governmental agencies. Thompson has published more than 30 publications and numerous research and peer reviewed presentations. He has authored or co-authored the following books: Changing Student Culture from the Ground Up, The Sociological Outlook, Infusing Diversity and Cultural Competence into Teacher Education, Peer to Peer Leadership: Changing Student Culture from the Ground Up. He also co-authored Thriving in College and Beyond: Research-Based Strategies for Academic Success, Thriving in the Community College and Beyond: Research-Based Strategies for Academic Success and Personal Development, Diversity and the College Experience, Focus on Success and Black Men and Divorce. Joe Cuseo holds a doctoral degree in Educational Psychology and Assessment from the University of Iowa and is Professor Emeritus of Psychology. For more than 25 years, he directed the first-year seminar—a core college success course required of all new students. He’s a 14-time recipient of the “faculty member of the year award” on his home campus—a student-driven award based on effective teaching and academic advising; a recipient of the “Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award” from the National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition; and a recipient of the “Diamond Honoree Award” from the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) for contributions made to student development and the Student Affairs profession. Currently, Joe serves as an educational advisor and consultant for AVID—a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the college access and college success of underserved student populations. He has delivered hundreds of campus workshops and conference presentations across North America, as well as Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

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