Action for Social Justice in Education Fairly Different

"Once again Morwenna Griffiths has produced a book on an important topic that speaks to theorists and practitioners alike. Read it." Professor Alison Assiter, University of the West of England, Bristol. "This is a must read for anyone who wants to be provoked and supported toward action and change in education." Professor Marilyn Johnston, College of Education, Ohio State University, USA. How should we best live with the lovely diversity of human beings? How can education best benefit all individuals and also society as a whole? What action can be taken for social justice in real schools and colleges? This groundbreaking book takes the view that 'social justice is a verb', always action oriented, always unfinished. In Part 1 complex theories of difference, equality, recognition, and redistribution are made accessible. Theoretical sections are interwoven with fascinating personal accounts of education experiences, told by individuals coming from a range of social, economic, educational and ethnic backgrounds. Part 2 focuses on self-esteem, empowerment, partnership and action in schools. Each chapter includes stories of hope from real schools. This is key reading for those wanting action for social justice: teachers, headteachers, governors, policy makers, education researchers, student teachers and teacher educators. Morwenna Griffiths is Professor of Education at Nottingham Trent University. Her books include Feminisms and the Self, and Educational Research for Social Justice.Griffiths, Morwenna is the author of 'Action for Social Justice in Education Fairly Different', published 2004 under ISBN 9780335199013 and ISBN 0335199011.