Readings for Diversity and Social Justice

Readings for Diversity and Social Justice is the market leading anthology to cover the full scope of social oppression from a social justice standpoint. With full sections dedicated to racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, and ableism, as well as transgenderism, ethno-religious oppression, and adult and ageism this bestselling text goes far beyond the range of traditional readers. New essay selections in each section have been carefully chosen to keep topic coverage timely and readings accessible and engaging for students. The interactions among these topics are highlighted throughout to stress the interconnections among oppressions in everyday life.

Each thematic section is divided into three parts: Contexts, Personal Voices, and Next Steps and Actions. Both theoretical essays and personal reflections are represented in order to stress critical thinking through highly engaging and accessible material. Next Steps and Actions challenge readers to take action by example.

Retaining the key features and organization that has made Readings an indispensable text for teaching issues of social justice while simultaneously updating and expanding its coverage, this new edition features:





Strong and accessible section introductions to highlight key points and relate the essential concepts of any given topic to other forms of oppression

All sections updated to include new accessible, engaging and poignant selections that maximize student engagement

Contextual pieces to theorize structural inequality; personal narratives to provide vivid portraits of "difference" and "otherness"; and next steps to challenge the reader to take action.

An emphasis on the interconnectedness of social identity and social inequality throughout

An alternative, thematic table of contents

A companion website with additional resources, further suggested readings, and teaching materials

Maurianne Adams is Professor of Education Emerita, Social Justice Education Concentration, School of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Warren J. Blumenfeld is Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Iowa State University specializing in Multicultural Education and Queer Studies.

Carmelita (Rosie) Castaneda is Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Studies, University of Wyoming in Laramie.

Heather W. Hackman is Founder and President of Hackman Consulting Group.

Madeline L. Peters is Director of Disability Services at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Ximena Zuniga is Associate Professor of Education, Social Justice Education concentration, School of Education, University of Massachusetts Amherst.