Intersectionality is a term coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw in 1989. Crenshaw, a scholar of law, critical race theory, and Black feminist legal theory, uses intersectionality to explain the experiences of Black women who—because of the intersection of their race, gender, and class—are exposed to exponential and interlocking forms of marginalization and oppression, often rendering them invisible. The third edition of Intersectionality & Higher Education: Theory, Research, & Praxis further documents and expands upon Crenshaw’s articulation of intersectionality within the context of higher education. The text includes (a) theoretical and conceptual chapters on intersectionality; (b) empirical research and research-based chapters using intersectionality as a framework; and (c) chapters focusing on intersectional practices, all within higher education settings. The volume may prove beneficial for graduate programs in ethnic studies, higher education, sociology, student affairs, women and gender studies, and programs alike.
This is a vibrant and rigorous collection of essays that think about intersectionality in practice and as a practice. The essays think about intersectionality in the context of higher education, and imagine what it might mean to take seriously intersectionality’s call to enact practices of inclusion and equity.
—Jennifer Nash, Jean Fox O’Barr Professor of Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies, Duke University
In times like these when the freedom to learn about truth and justice is under assault, this collection of essays is more important than ever. It illuminates the essential building blocks of intersectionality with care and insight, extends intersectionality into new and urgent territory given the changing landscape of higher education in the United States, and provides successful examples of how to put intersectionality into practice throughout the university.
—Leslie McCall, Presidential Professor of Sociology and Political Science, The Graduate Center, City University of New York
Edited by:
Donald “DJ” Mitchell Jr.,
Jakia Marie,
Patricia Carver
Imprint: Peter Lang Publishing Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions:
Height: 225mm,
Width: 150mm,
Weight: 396g
ISBN: 9781636678764
ISBN 10: 1636678769
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 18 March 2024
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
"List of Figures and Tables – Acknowledgments – Jessica c. Harris: Foreword – Donald ""DJ"" Mitchell, Jr.: Preface – Charmaine l. Wijeyesinghe/Susan R. Jones: Intersectionality, Identity, and Systems of Power and Inequality – Allison Daniel Anders/James M. Devita: Intersectionality: A Legacy from Critical Legal Studies and Critical Race Theory – Brianna R. Ramirez: Intersectional Embodiments in Higher Education – Rose Ann E. Gutierrez: Living Liminal: Conceptualizing Liminality for Undocumented Students of Color – Antonio Duran/Romeo Jackson: Thinking Theoretically with and Beyond Intersectionality: Frameworks to Center Queer and Trans People of Color Experiences –Christa J. Porter: Metaphorically Speaking: Being a Black Woman in the Academy is Like… – Nadeeka Karunaratne: Queer Women and Femme Students of Color Seeking Help After Surviving Dating Violence in College – Yan Wang/Beth L. Goldstein: Navigating Multiple Oppressions: The Intersectional Experiences of a Chinese American College Student with Dis/ abilities – Hilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre: Latina/ x Identities and Oppression in Higher Education: A Case in a Hispanic-Serving Institution – Lisa Delacruz Combs/Renee L. Bowling: Liminality as a Necessary Companion to Intersectionality – Daniel Tillapaugh/Z Nicolazzo: Backward Thinking: Exploring the Relationship Among Intersectionality, Epistemology, and Research Design – Nicole M. West: The Unlikely Allies Conference: An Intersectional Approach to Diversity Training Between White and Black Women in Academia – Katherine Arias Garcia/Maria Rosario G. Araneta: Intersectionality as Praxis for Equity in Medicine: Developing the LMSA Premedical Program – Marquita D. Foster/Belinda Coleman/India Cooley/Amani Francis/Jacqueline Stevens/Jana Brown/Andrea Pickens/Alysia Hunt Williams/Shannika Bacchus: From Kitchen Tables to Black Spaces: Where Black Women Graduate Students Work Against Intersectionality Crisis – Meg E. Evans/Jason K. Wallace: No Longer Cast Aside: A Critical Approach to Serving Queer and Trans Students of Color in Higher Education – S. Gavin Weiser/Tashay Dennie/Mallory Jallas: Hitting the Books: Partnering for Intersectional Leadership Education – Ruby Osoria: Weaving In and Out of Ourselves: Syllabus Formation and Assignment Development Through the Centering of Intersectionality – Editor Biographies – Author Biographies."
Donald Mitchell, Jr., received his Ph.D. in educational policy and administration with a concentration in higher education from the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities. Mitchell’s scholarship explores race and racism, gender and sexism, and identity intersections and intersectionality in higher education contexts. Jakia Marie earned a Ph.D. in Pan-African studies from the University of Louisville in Kentucky. Marie’s scholarship explores race and ethnicity with an emphasis in cultural identity, immigration, and international education and identity development and experiences of minoritized students in higher education. Patricia P. Carver received her Ph.D. in leadership in higher education from Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky. Carver’s scholarship explores Women of Color in university and business settings.
Reviews for Intersectionality & Higher Education: Theory, Research, & Praxis, Third Edition
This is a vibrant and rigorous collection of essays that think about intersectionality in practice and as a practice. The essays think about intersectionality in the context of higher education, and imagine what it might mean to take seriously intersectionality’s call to enact practices of inclusion and equity. Jennifer Nash Jean Fox O’Barr Professor of Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies, Duke University (recommend as first quote, back cover) In times like these when the freedom to learn about truth and justice is under assault, this collection of essays is more important than ever. It illuminates the essential building blocks of intersectionality with care and insight, extends intersectionality into new and urgent territory given the changing landscape of higher education in the United States, and provides successful examples of how to put intersectionality into practice throughout the university. Leslie McCall Presidential Professor of Sociology and Political Science, The Graduate Center, City University of New York (recommend as second quote, back cover) The most common question I hear from students and colleagues is how to use intersectionality in research and practice. These essays provide many answers, addressing the specific needs of diverse groups across the academy with wisdom and reflexivity. The book is a welcome resource for faculty, professional staff, and administrators. Elizabeth R. Cole University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor of Women’s Studies and Psychology, University of Michigan (recommend as second quote, page inside text) This book illuminates theoretical, methodological, and practical applications of intersectionality in relation to diverse identities, institutional contexts, and disciplines. It serves as an essential resource to any reader seeking to be a good intellectual steward of intersectionality in research and practice. Anne-Marie Núñez Executive Director, Diana Natalicio Institute for Hispanic Student Success, The University of Texas, El Paso (recommend as first quote, page inside text)
