Social Justice and Transformative Learning
Culture and Identity in the United States and South Africa
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Educational Theory, Educational Reform
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781317577904 | |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | March 10, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781317577904 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | March 10, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
The similarities between the United States and South Africa with respect to race, power, oppression and economic inequities are striking, and a better understanding of these parallels can provide educational gains for students and educators in both countries. Through shared experiences and perspectives, this volume presents scholarly work from U.S. and South African scholars that advance educational practice in support of social justice and transformative learning. It provides a comprehensive framework for developing transformational learning experiences that facilitates leadership for social justice, and a deeper understanding of the factors influencing personal, national and global identity.
The similarities between the United States and South Africa with respect to race, power, oppression and economic inequities are striking, and a better understanding of these parallels can provide educational gains for students and educators in both countries. Through shared experiences and perspectives, this volume presents scholarly work from U.S. and South African scholars that advance educational practice in support of social justice and transformative learning. It provides a comprehensive framework for developing transformational learning experiences that facilitates leadership for social justice, and a deeper understanding of the factors influencing personal, national and global identity.
