Narratives of Social Justice Educators

In Standing Firm, Sommers provides in-service and prospective educators a comprehensive view of the genesis of social justice theories. She then follows with authentic narrative views from many of the activists who have made social justice education their life's work. It provides us with ways of thinking about, scaffolding and building upon a commitment to social justice education practices. This book is bound to be a companion work in teacher education courses for 21st century teacher education. Dr. R. Deborah Davis, Syracuse University In a time where social justice education is under attack from every angle, Sommers' Standing Firm is a strong reminder of our responsibility in higher education to know better and consequently do better. Theoretically rich and personally engaging this text presents the leading voices in social justice education which will surely inspire all readers to both stand firm in their own work and instigate others to do the same. Professor Kenneth J. Fasching-Varner, Louisiana State University This is a short but powerful, captivating, and easy-to-read book that adds a unique voice to the scholarship on social justice education. The reader will find it enlightening, scholarly, engaging, and empowering because it illuminates the narratives of critical and eminent social justice scholars and the historical and contextual factors that shaped their commitment toward social justice praxis and activism. Professor Omiunota N. Ukpokodu, University of Missouri-Kansas City

• Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: What is social justice education?.-  Chapter 3: Introduction to social justice educators.- Chapter 4: Personal Influences.- Chapter 5: Positionality Influences.- Chapter 6: Influences from the field.- Chapter 7: Global, Social and Historical Influences.- Chapter 8: The role of spirituality and religion.- Chapter 9: Fluidity of subjectivity.-Chapter 10: Conclusion: Standing Firm and An invitation to social justice education.