Becoming Activist: Critical Literacy and Youth Organizing

Becoming Activist is a revolutionary study of youth human rights activism and literacy learning. The book follows...
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Author: Priya Parmar
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Becoming Activist: Critical Literacy and Youth Organizing by Parmar, Priya

Becoming Activist: Critical Literacy and Youth Organizing

$181.78

Becoming Activist: Critical Literacy and Youth Organizing

$181.78
Author: Priya Parmar
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Becoming Activist is a revolutionary study of youth human rights activism and literacy learning. The book follows five urban youth organizers from the Drop Knowledge Project in New York City. Intentionally polyvocal, the voices of the five youth are featured prominently to highlight the shifting articulation of their activist identities in relation to social and economic justice. Becoming Activist explores critical literacy pedagogy beyond the confines of formal education. While it has been historically theorized within English classrooms, much existing research points to the limitations of conducting critical literacy in schools. In search of a space where critical literacy can be more fully realized, this book positions urban youth organizing as an alternative context for powerful community-based learning. A valuable read for educators, researchers, and young organizers, Becoming Activist offers insight into conducting literacy work to promote positive youth and community development. Ultimately, the idea of becoming is key to understanding and supporting youth activists as they grow to exercise their political power for positive social change.

Author: Priya Parmar, Elizabeth Bishop
Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publi
Published: 03/18/2015
Pages: 135
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.70h x 5.80w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781433126857

About the Author
Elizabeth Bishop holds a PhD in Language, Literacy, and Culture from the University of Pittsburgh. She has taught history, literature, writing, and media in New York schools and community organizations. Bishop works as Assistant Director of the Peace Corps Fellows at Teachers College, Columbia University.


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