Description
Book SynopsisThis core text offers you an accessible foundation to the topics of diversity, inclusion and marginalisation. Not only will you develop an understanding of how marginalisation happens, you will be encouraged to question and challenge policy and practice through case studies, reflective questions and activities. The book analyses issues encountered by marginalised groups and the impact these may have on the lives of those concerned, together with how you, as a practitioner, can help to empower these individuals and groups.
With key chapters bringing attention to less cited marginalised groups such as transgender children, children with mental health conditions and looked after children, the author critically analyses the difficulties and challenges of inclusive ideology in practice, the role of mass media in reinforcing prejudice and examines theoretical frameworks and concepts related to marginalisation, inclusion and diversity.
Trade ReviewDiversity and Marginalisation in Childhood is a work of critical inclusive education. It is accessibly written but also demands critical thinking. Hamilton introduces readers to the philosophical and sociological schools upon which much policy and practice is based and encourages, through good use of case study-based tasks, readers to link theory with practice in inclusive education. -- Dominic Griffiths
Table of ContentsIntroduction: Understanding Marginalisation Chapter 1: Critical Inclusion: Concepts, Theories, Challenges and Practice Chapter 2: Mass Media, Social Bias and the Representation of Minority and Marginalised Groups Chapter 3: Child Poverty and Low-Income Families Chapter 4: Stigma of Mental Ill-Health in Childhood Chapter 5: Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Chapter 6: Children in Care, Fostering and Adoption Chapter 7: Gender Development and Identities: Intersex and Transgender Children Chapter 8: Religion, Antisemitism and Islamophobia Chapter 9: Asylum Seeker and Refugee Children (and Children who have English as an Additional Language) Chapter 10: Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children Chapter 11: Supporting ′Most Able′ Children Conclusion: Final Thoughts on Critical Inclusion
