Book description
A landmark volume exploring covert bias, prejudice, and
discrimination with hopeful solutions for their eventual dissolution
Exploring the psychological dynamics of unconscious and unintentional
expressions of bias and prejudice toward socially devalued groups,
Microaggressions and Marginality: Manifestation, Dynamics, and Impact
takes an unflinching look at the numerous manifestations of these
subtle biases. It thoroughly deals with the harm engendered by
everyday prejudice and discrimination, as well as the concept of
microaggressions beyond that of race and expressions of racism.
Edited by a nationally renowned expert in the field of multicultural
counseling and ethnic and minority issues, this book features
contributions by notable experts presenting original research and
scholarly works on a broad spectrum of groups in our society who have
traditionally been marginalized and disempowered.
The definitive source on this topic, Microaggressions and Marginality
features:
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In-depth chapters on microaggressions towards racial/ethnic,
international/cultural, gender, LGBT, religious, social, and
disabled groups
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Chapters on racial/ethnic microaggressions devoted to specific
populations including African Americans, Latino/Hispanic
Americans, Asian Americans, indigenous populations, and
biracial/multiracial people
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A look at what society must do if it is to reduce prejudice and
discrimination directed at these groups
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Discussion of the common dynamics of covert and unintentional
biases
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Coping strategies enabling targets to survive such onslaughts
Timely and thought-provoking, Microaggressions and Marginality is
essential reading for any professional dealing with diversity at any
level, offering guidance for facing and opposing microaggressions in
today's society.
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.
