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Anti-racism in Early Childhood Spaces: Transformative Activism

Thomas, E. (2024) Anti-racism in Early Childhood Spaces: Transformative Activism. In: Tarry, E. (ed.) Principles and Practice to Help Young Children Belong : Therapeutic Approaches to Support Pupils in the Margins. Routledge. pp. 19-35.

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Abstract:
This chapter examines the concept and application of contemporary anti-racist approaches in early childhood education and care (ECEC). An account of the use of race-based terminology within the English education system will demonstrate the limitations of achieving racial equity in diverse childhood spaces. Hence, the chapter will showcase the attributes of anti-racist pedagogy in the early years to recommend the adoption of ‘transformative anti-racist activism’. It is argued that only through the manifestation of long-term social movement activism, can racism be dismantled in ECEC.
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Principles and Practice to Help Young Children Belong: Therapeutic Approaches to Support Pupils in the Margins. Chapters on social inequality, anti-racism (transformative activism), toxic masculinity, LGBT families, asylum seekers and refugees, religion, children relationships, fostering belonging, reconnecting with nature, child 'mattering'/relationship rich pedagogy, needs led child centres, mental health practitioners and positive psychology
Uncontrolled Keywords:
/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/quality_education
Creators:
Thomas, E.
Editors:
Tarry, E.
Publisher:
Routledge
Date:
16 December 2024
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 19-35
Title of Book:
Principles and Practice to Help Young Children Belong : Therapeutic Approaches to Support Pupils in the Margins
Number:
1
Number of Pages:
17
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781032723631
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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