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Learning to become a racially and culturally competent ally

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Abstract

The author analyzes her own process in learning to become a racially and culturally competent ally. In doing so Sleeter highlights many of the naive racial fears and stereotypes that “well-intended” white teachers often times bring into a diverse classroom, underscoring the ways in which racism has continuously benefited whites. The author outlines 5 stages of self-reflection she navigated through in the continual process of becoming a racially and culturally competent ally and provides examples of how White teachers can challenge racism and White privilege.
Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationRace in the Urban Classroom
Subtitle of host publicationDeveloping Educators’ Cross-Racial Competence
Place of PublicationNew York, NY
PublisherTeachers College Press
Pages82-96
Number of pages15
StatePublished - 2008

Publication series

NameBuilding racial and cultural competence in the classroom: strategies from urban educators.

Keywords

  • Racism
  • White allies
  • White teachers working with diverse youth
  • Whiteness

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