Disrupting Silence: Teaching and Learning about Rape Culture through Youth Texts - Brossura

 
9781636675244: Disrupting Silence: Teaching and Learning about Rape Culture through Youth Texts
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ISBN 10: 1636675247 ISBN 13: 9781636675244
Casa editrice: Peter Lang, 2025

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Disrupting Silence

tackles the urgent issue of rape culture and its depiction in youth literature, providing an indispensable guide for educators dedicated to fostering a safe and just learning environment. This groundbreaking volume presents innovative pedagogical strategies and critical analyses aimed at equipping teachers to effectively address sexual violence in the classroom..

The book is structured into three insightful sections. "Making Space for Conversations about Rape Culture in Schools" illustrates how educators can harness the power of social media and young adult literature to engage students in meaningful dialogue. "Critical Analysis of Youth Texts" offers deep dives into young adult novels, highlighting their potential to reflect survivor experiences and critique institutional betrayals. "Critical Understandings, Teaching, and Application" introduces creative approaches, such as using graphic novels and media representations, to dismantle rape myths and promote critical literacy.

Developed for secondary teachers, Disrupting Silence would also be a valuable addition to post-secondary courses in Education, English, Gender Studies, and Sociology. This is a vital resource for high school and college educators, teacher preparation programs, and anyone committed to social justice and student well-being. By addressing the complexities of rape culture head-on, this book empowers educators to facilitate critical conversations, cultivate empathy, and inspire action among students, making it an essential addition to any educational curriculum.

Don't miss the chance to transform your classroom and contribute to the broader fight against rape culture with Disrupting Silence. This volume promises to equip you with the tools and insights necessary to make a lasting impact on your students and society.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Kathleen Colantonio-Yurko is an associate professor of literacy education at SUNY Brockport. Her research interests include young adult literature, third culture kids, and topics related to adolescent literacy.

Brittany Adams is an assistant professor of literacy education at the University of Alabama. Her research interests include critical literacy, children's and young adult literature, and the preparation of culturally sustaining teachers.

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Editore
Peter Lang
Data di pubblicazione
2025
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
1636675247
ISBN 13 
9781636675244
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero edizione
1
Numero di pagine
178
Redattore
Colantonio-Yurko Kathleen, Adams Brittany
Contatto del produttore
non disponibile
Persona responsabile
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