Speaking of Race
Language, Identity, and Schooling Among African American Children
Abstract
Speaking of Race explores the linguistic practices of African American children in an after school program in Washington, DC. Drawing on ethnographic research, Jennifer B. Delfino illustrates how students’ linguistic practices are often perceived as barriers to learning and achievement and provides an in-depth look at how students challenge this perception by using language to transform the meaning of race in relation to ideas about academic success. In providing insight into the institutionalized processes by which African American children are seen and heard as “problem students,” this book helps scholars and practitioners better support marginalized pupils in their efforts to achieve racial transformation and educational justice in schools.
Schlagworte
African American Language African American Vernacular English language and identity linguistic anthropology children and youth critical race studies anthropology of education- i–xxxviii Preface i–xxxviii
- 139–142 Conclusion 139–142
- 143–154 References 143–154
- 155–162 Index 155–162
- 163–164 About the Author 163–164