Explorations in Privilege, Oppression and Diversity by Sharon K. Anderson, Valerie A. Middleton, Valerie A. Middleton (With)

Synopsis

American social scientists from a wide range of background recount their own experiences to help students understand the nature of privilege and move them beyond cliche and defensiveness to a deeper understanding of self-relative beliefs about race, class, gender, ability, and sexual orientation. They include discussion questions. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Biography

Dr. Sharon K. Anderson graduated from the University of Denver with a degree in Counseling Psychology. She is a licensed psychologist and an associate professor in 'the counseling graduate program at Colorado State University. Dr. Anderson has authored and co-authored several articles and book chapters. She researches and writes in the area of professional ethics in psychology and counseling and multicultural issues in education.

Dr. Valerie Middleton is an associate professor-at the School of Education and has written several pieces on multicultural issues. She is the lead instructor for the multicultural class for the masters and doctoral level counseling students within the program. In addition to teaching multicultural issues, Dr. Middleton has trained on diversity at many institutions.