Sue Microaggressions and Marginality

Manifestation, Dynamics, and Impact
1. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-0-470-62719-8
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 384 Seiten, E-Book

A landmark volume exploring covert bias, prejudice, anddiscrimination with hopeful solutions for their eventualdissolution
Exploring the psychological dynamics of unconscious andunintentional expressions of bias and prejudice toward sociallydevalued groups, Microaggressions and Marginality: Manifestation,Dynamics, and Impact takes an unflinching look at the numerousmanifestations of these subtle biases. It thoroughly deals with theharm engendered by everyday prejudice and discrimination, as wellas the concept of microaggressions beyond that of race andexpressions of racism.
Edited by a nationally renowned expert in the field ofmulticultural counseling and ethnic and minority issues, this bookfeatures contributions by notable experts presenting originalresearch and scholarly works on a broad spectrum of groups in oursociety who have traditionally been marginalized anddisempowered.
The definitive source on this topic, Microaggressions andMarginality features:
* In-depth chapters on microaggressions towards racial/ethnic,international/cultural, gender, LGBT, religious, social, anddisabled groups
* Chapters on racial/ethnic microaggressions devoted to specificpopulations including African Americans, Latino/Hispanic Americans,Asian Americans, indigenous populations, and biracial/multiracialpeople
* A look at what society must do if it is to reduce prejudice anddiscrimination directed at these groups
* Discussion of the common dynamics of covert and unintentionalbiases
* Coping strategies enabling targets to survive suchonslaughts
Timely and thought-provoking, Microaggressions and Marginalityis essential reading for any professional dealing with diversity atany level, offering guidance for facing and opposingmicroaggressions in today's society.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sue, Derald Wing

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface.
About the Editor.
PART I: MICROAGGRESSIONS AND MARGINALITY.
1 Microaggressions, Marginality and Oppression: An Introduction(Derald Wing Sue).
PART II: RACIAL/ETHNIC MANIFESTATION OFMICROAGGRESSIONS.
2 Black Undergraduates' Experience with Perceived RacialMicroaggressions in Predominantly White Colleges and Universities(Nicole L. Watkins, Theressa L. LaBarrie, & Lauren M.Appio).
3 Microaggressions and the Life Experience of Latina/o Americans(David P. Rivera, Erin E. Forquer, & Rebecca Rangel).
4 Racial Microaggressions Directed at Asian Americans: ModernForms of Prejudice and Discrimination (Annie I. Lin).
5 The Context of Racial Microaggressions Against IndigenousPeoples: Same Old Racism or Something New? (Jill S. Hill, Suah Kim,& Chantea Williams).
6 Multiracial Microaggressions: Exposing Monoracism in EverydayLife and Clinical Practice (Marc P. Johnston & Kevin L.Nadal).
7 Microaggressions and the Pipeline for Scholars of Color(Fernando Guzman, Jesus Trevino, Fernand Lubuguin, & BushraAryan).
PART III: OTHER SOCIALLY DEVALUED GROUP MICROAGGRESSIONS:International/Cultural, Sexual Orientation and Transgender,Disability, Class and Religious.
8 Microaggressions Experienced by International StudentsAttending U. S. Institutions of Higher Education (Suah Kim &Rachel H. Kim).
9 The Manifestation of Gender Microaggressions (Christina M.Capodilupo, Kevin L. Nadal, Lindsay Corman, Sahran Hamit, OliverLyons, & Alexa Weinberg).
10 Sexual Orientation and Transgender Microaggressions:Implications for Mental Health and Counseling (Kevin L. Nadal,David P. Rivera, & Melissa J.H. Corpus).
11 Microaggressive Experiences of People with Disabilities(Richard M. Keller & Corinne E. Galgay).
12 Class Dismissed: Making the Case for the Study of ClassistMicroaggressions (Laura Smith & Rebecca M. Redington).
13 Religious Microaggressions in the United States: MentalHealth Implications for Religious Minority Groups (Kevin L. Nadal,Marie-Anne Issa, Katie E. Griffin, Sahran Hamit, & Oliver B.Lyons).
PART IV: MICROAGGRESSION RESEARCH.
14 Microaggression Research: Methodological Review andRecommendations (Michael Y. Lau & Chantea D. Williams).
About the Contributors.
Author Index.
Subject Index.

Über Autor(innen)

DERALD WING SUE, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology and Education in the Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University, and he also holds a joint appointment with the School of Social Work. Coauthor of the bestselling Counseling the Culturally Diverse, Fifth Edition, he is one of the most cited multicultural scholars in the United States.