Social justice and cultural competency : essential readings for school librarians /

"Culture includes the traditions, values, beliefs, and patterns of behavior that shape and are influenced participants' social identities. Race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic class, ability, age, and national origin are all examples of these identitie...

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Group Author: Mardis, Marcia A (Editor); Oberg, Dianne (Editor)
Published: Libraries Unlimited,
Publisher Address: Santa Barbara, California :
Publication Dates: [2020]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
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Summary: "Culture includes the traditions, values, beliefs, and patterns of behavior that shape and are influenced participants' social identities. Race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic class, ability, age, and national origin are all examples of these identities. As information professionals, we celebrate cultural diversity and help our learners understand and construct their social identities"--
Carrier Form: xvii, 178 pages : illustrations, forms ; 26 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781440871207 (paperback) :
1440871205 (paperback)
Index Number: LC192
CLC: G40-052
Call Number: G40-052/S678-7
Contents: Social justice -- Cultural competency -- Innovative practice.