Join the authors of this book in starting a movement of hope and possibility for an antiracist child care and early childhood education system. This volume disrupts mental models regarding where the work of early care and education began-with enslaved African women-and how the stigma of that beginning relegates present-day child care workers to a low-status, low-wage field of practice. Expert authors contribute their wisdom, experience, research, and practical knowledge on issues related to equity and social justice. They ...
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Join the authors of this book in starting a movement of hope and possibility for an antiracist child care and early childhood education system. This volume disrupts mental models regarding where the work of early care and education began-with enslaved African women-and how the stigma of that beginning relegates present-day child care workers to a low-status, low-wage field of practice. Expert authors contribute their wisdom, experience, research, and practical knowledge on issues related to equity and social justice. They examine the oppressive historical, political, economic, educational, and cultural systems that continue to oppress early care educators and, by extension, racialized children and children in poverty. The interrogation and litigation of past and current issues and grievances of injustice and inequities in the field are addressed, while threading the needle of social justice and critical consciousness throughout the chapters. Child Care Justice calls on educators, activists, and their allies to rethink, reimagine, and reconstruct a more equitable and just system for all who receive and provide care to our nation's youngest of children. When historically marginalized child care workers are held in high esteem, then, and only then, will America live up to its promise of liberty and justice for all.Book Features: Centers the historic and current oppression of Black people in the United States as foundational to the disregard for childcare workers today. Uses Paulo Freire's critical consciousness framework to guide readers to see, analyze, and act. Calls for a multiracial coalition of activists for racial justice, gender justice, and economic justice.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 208 p. Contains: Illustrations. Teaching for Social Justice. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Child Care Justice: Transforming the System of Care for Young Children critically examines the stigma rooted in this history, which has unjustly relegated modern childcare workers to a status of low prestige and pay. It features expert authors who offer research, insights, and practical knowledge on equity and social justice, dissecting the systems that sustain oppression within early childhood education. The narrative confronts both past and present injustices, advocating for social justice and cultivating critical awareness. The authors call upon educators, activists, and supporters to imagine and construct a more just system, underscoring that true national integrityâ�"liberty and justice for allâ�"hinges on recognizing and valuing historically marginalized childcare workers.
I found this book particularly compelling for several reasons. The dedication and passion of the authors are palpable and significantly influence my engagement with and perception of the book's message. This commitment elevates the work from a mere academic discussion to a heartfelt call to action. Moreover, the book was revelatory for me. As someone from a predominantly Caucasian country, I was not deeply engaged with or knowledgeable about the political issues in other nations. Yet, the book opened my eyes to the fact that the injustices and inequities discussed are not foreign but are present in my own country, affecting adults and children alike, often based on ethnicity. The dialogue initiated by this book is crucial, particularly for children who are inherently vulnerable and learning to interact with the world. It suggests that broader conversations are needed, ones that the authors and readers may not even fully realize. I am convinced that change can begin with one person, and I commend the authors for their courage and advocacy.
I would recommend Child Care Justice: Transforming the System of Care for Young Children to anyone grappling with injustice, to childcare and other low-wage workers, and to anyone seeking to understand the realities faced by many people. It is an enlightening read that calls for awareness and action towards a more equitable society.
