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The Emperor Has No Clothes: Educational Leadership for Social Justice

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The Emperor Has No Clothes (Educational Leadership for Social Justice)

by Tema Okun

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	214 pages

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The Emperor Has No Clothes is a powerful and provocative book that challenges the status quo in education. Drawing on critical race theory, feminist theory, and queer theory, the authors argue that the current system of education is failing to meet the needs of all students, particularly students of color, girls, and LGBTQ youth. The authors offer a vision of a more just and equitable education system, one that is based on the principles of social justice.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part, "The Emperor's New Clothes," provides a critique of the current system of education. The authors argue that the system is based on a number of false assumptions, including the assumption that all students are created equal, that the curriculum is neutral, and that teachers are objective. The authors show how these assumptions lead to a system that is biased against students of color, girls, and LGBTQ youth.

The second part of the book, "The Clothes of Social Justice," offers a vision of a more just and equitable education system. The authors argue that such a system must be based on the principles of social justice, including the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. The authors provide a number of concrete examples of how these principles can be put into practice in schools.

The third part of the book, "The Emperor's New Clothes Revisited," provides a call to action for educational leaders. The authors argue that educational leaders have a responsibility to create a more just and equitable education system. They offer a number of specific recommendations for how educational leaders can do this, including:

Challenging the status quo
Creating a culture of respect and inclusion
Providing professional development opportunities for teachers
Advocating for policies that support social justice

The Emperor Has No Clothes is a must-read for anyone who is interested in creating a more just and equitable world. The book is a powerful and provocative call to action for educational leaders. It is a book that will challenge your thinking and inspire you to take action.

Reviews

"The Emperor Has No Clothes is a tour de force. The authors provide a devastating critique of the current system of education and offer a powerful vision of a more just and equitable system. This book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in creating a better world for all children." - Gloria Ladson-Billings, University of Wisconsin-Madison

"The Emperor Has No Clothes is a groundbreaking book that will change the way we think about education. The authors draw on critical race theory, feminist theory, and queer theory to provide a powerful and provocative critique of the current system of education. This book is a must-read for anyone who is serious about creating a more just and equitable world." - bell hooks, author of Teaching to Transgress: Education as the Practice of Freedom

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The Emperor Has No Clothes (Educational Leadership for Social Justice)

by Tema Okun

4 out of 5