Whitecentricism and Linguoracism Exposed: Towards the De-Centering of Whiteness and Decolonization of Schools: 4 (Critical Multicultural Perspectives on Whiteness) - Softcover

Orelus, Pierre W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 143311982X ISBN 13: 9781433119828

Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing Inc, 2013

Synopsis

Whitecentricism and English hegemony are two forms of oppression that have affected and limited the life chances of linguistically, racialized, and culturally diverse people, including students. In this book, the author draws on postcolonial and socio-cultural theories and resistant narratives to build a strong argument to counter such hegemony. He a rgues that whitecentricism and linguoracism are two dominant ideologies that structurally privilege Whites over non-Whites and monolinguals of English over bilingual and multilingual speakers. He also unveils the psychological and socio-economic effects of whitecentricism and linguoracism on historically and linguistically marginalized groups, including linguistically and culturally diverse students. Finally, the author proposes that whiteness be de-centered and the English-only movement be counteracted for the construction of a more racially and linguistically inclusive and equitable society.

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About the Author

Pierre W. Orelus is Assistant Professor in the Curriculum and Instruction Department at New Mexico State University. His research interests include post-colonial studies; bi-literacy; bilingualism; immigrant and transnational studies; race, class, and gender studies; and critical pedagogy. Dr. Orelus’s recent books include Rethinking Race, Class, Gender, and Language and Courageous Voices of Immigrants and Transnationals of Color (Peter Lang, 2011).

Edition details

• Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing Inc
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 143311982X
• ISBN 13: 9781433119828
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 123