Penn State

Consortium forSocial Movements and Education
Research and Practice

Towards an Anti-Racist, Feminist Teaching Method

Towards an Anti-Racist, Feminist Teaching Method

Tania Das Gupta
1993
1993

Abstract

This paper presents contemporary ideas and writings about anti-racist and feminist education and a corresponding teaching methodology. The article discusses the essential elements of anti-racist, feminist education and the curricular implications of this teaching approach, emphasizing Canadian perspectives and literature. It concludes by making recommendations for creating an institutional climate and structure in which these alternative pedagogies can be practiced.

Abstract

This paper presents contemporary ideas and writings about anti-racist and feminist education and a corresponding teaching methodology. The article discusses the essential elements of anti-racist, feminist education and the curricular implications of this teaching approach, emphasizing Canadian perspectives and literature. It concludes by making recommendations for creating an institutional climate and structure in which these alternative pedagogies can be practiced.

Social Movements

Anti-Racism, Feminist

Keywords

Curriculum, Educator, Gender, Higher Education, North America, Pedagogy, Policy, Popular Education, Public Schooling, Race

Theme

Social Movements Within; Through; and for Public Education