Drawing from over 2 decades of research, this book offers an in-depth analysis of a systemic form of everyday racism commonly experienced by People of Color. Racial microaggressions are layered and cumulative assaults, often carried out in subtle and unconscious ways, which take a psychological and physiological toll on the body, mind, and spirit. The authors make a unique contribution to the study of racial microaggressions by using Critical Race Theory (CRT) to develop the concepts, frameworks, and models provided in this book. Focusing on the lived experiences of People of Color, Racial Microaggressions in Education can be used to disrupt the everyday racism that continues to target so many Communities of Color.
"A brilliant and timely contribution to the current discussions and actions related to race and racism."
—Dolores Delgado Bernal, California State University, Los Angeles
"An excellent review of critical race theory and methods."
—Margaret Montoya, University of New Mexico
"Timely, relevant, evidenced based, and instructive, this book is essential reading for those who want to commit themselves to achieving racial justice in education."
—Tyrone C. Howard, professor, University of California, Los Angeles
"Beautifully written with passion, humanity, and academic rigor. An essential examination of racial microaggressions as a key issue facing contemporary educators and society at large."
—David Gillborn, professor of critical race studies, University of Birmingham