Read this to get smarter about race, class, gender, disability & more

We live in a time where it has never been more important to be knowledgeable about a host of social issues, and to be confident and appropriate in how to talk about them. What's the best way to ask someone what their pronouns are? How do you talk about racism with someone who doesn't seem to get it?...

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Main Author: Imani, Blair (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: California : Ten Speed Press, [2021]
Edition:First edition.
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Summary:We live in a time where it has never been more important to be knowledgeable about a host of social issues, and to be confident and appropriate in how to talk about them. What's the best way to ask someone what their pronouns are? How do you talk about racism with someone who doesn't seem to get it? What is intersectionality, and why do you need to understand it? While it can seem intimidating or overwhelming to learn and talk about such issues, it's never been easier thanks to educator and historian Blair Imani, creator of the viral sensation Smarter in Seconds videos. Accessible to learners of all levels--from those just getting started on the journey to those already versed in social justice--Read This to Get Smarter covers a range of topics, including race, gender, class, disability, relationships, family, power dynamics, oppression, and beyond. This essential guide is a radical but warm and non-judgmental call to arms, structured in such a way that you can read it cover to cover or start with any topic you want to learn more about.
Physical Description:181 pages ; 22 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-169) and index.
ISBN:9781984860545
1984860542
Author Notes:Blair Imani is a critically acclaimed historian, author, educator, and influencer. Her scholarship spans gender studies, race and racism, sociology, intersectionality, and US history. She is the author of Making Our Way Home and Modern HERstory. Learn more about Blair by visiting blairimani.com and following her on social media @blairimani.