Author : Tara J. Yosso
Release : 2013-02-01
Genre : Education
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 581/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Critical Race Counterstories along the Chicana/Chicano Educational Pipeline by : Tara J. Yosso

Download or read book Critical Race Counterstories along the Chicana/Chicano Educational Pipeline written by Tara J. Yosso. This book was released on 2013-02-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chicanas/os are part of the youngest, largest, and fastest growing racial/ethnic 'minority' population in the United States, yet at every schooling level, they suffer the lowest educational outcomes of any racial/ethnic group. Using a 'counterstorytelling' methodology, Tara Yosso debunks racialized myths that blame the victims for these unequal educational outcomes and redirects our focus toward historical patterns of institutional neglect. She artfully interweaves empirical data and theoretical arguments with engaging narratives that expose and analyse racism as it functions to limit access and opportunity for Chicana/o students. By humanising the need to transform our educational system, Yosso offers an accessible tool for teaching and learning about the problems and possibilities present along the Chicano/a educational pipeline.