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Diversity Leadership in EducationEmbedding Practices of Social Justice |
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Re-imagining educational leadership as a model and inspiration for diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation.
Widely understood to be the best tool of social change, education offers a space to interrogate persistent and damaging oppressions, calling into question the cultural and political antecedents, as well as the current politics and practices, that have facilitated inequity. Educational leaders themselves, however, have much to learn about dismantling systems that maintain these barriers.
Diversity Leadership in Education offers a deep look into the complexities and opportunities afforded by new models of diversity leadership. Authors from across North America explore how diverse leaders are key to improving the school experience for marginalized students. Indigenous, Black, racialized, and collaborative forms of leadership contribute to decolonizing educational settings by unsettling hegemonic ideas; these include the dominance of equity myths in educational administration and pedagogical whitewashing around issues germane to social justice.
Unpacking privilege in education systems, the volume speaks to incorporating social justice in everyday leadership practices through advocacy, solidarity, spirituality, relationality, and reconciliation. It profiles diversity leadership as a rudder, steering a more inclusive and equitable society.
Diversity Leadership in Education offers a deep look into the complexities and opportunities afforded by new models of diversity leadership. Authors from across North America explore how diverse leaders are key to improving the school experience for marginalized students. Indigenous, Black, racialized, and collaborative forms of leadership contribute to decolonizing educational settings by unsettling hegemonic ideas; these include the dominance of equity myths in educational administration and pedagogical whitewashing around issues germane to social justice.
Unpacking privilege in education systems, the volume speaks to incorporating social justice in everyday leadership practices through advocacy, solidarity, spirituality, relationality, and reconciliation. It profiles diversity leadership as a rudder, steering a more inclusive and equitable society.
Details
360 Pages, 6 x 9
6 diagrams, 3 tables
ISBN 9780228019251
January 2024
Formats: Cloth, Paperback, eBook
“Our world is changing in transformative ways and so must the way we lead. This book offers critical reflections and pathways for educators committed to reimagining and deepening their leadership practice. The (un)learning process is ongoing and this book will inspire leaders on their journey.” Shanice Yarde, McGill University
“Diversity Leadership in Education makes a major contribution, disrupting Western notions of how leadership is typically conceived. Chapters move from the historical to the contemporary, charting what is needed to move into a future of more socially just leadership.” Sheila Cote-Meek, Brock University and author of Colonized Classrooms: Racism, Trauma and Resistance in Post-Secondary Education
“Diversity Leadership in Education: Embedding Practices of Social Justice proves to be an approachable text with authentic narratives. The volume has the potential to interrupt the educational status quo and embolden diverse focused leaders to bring their colleagues and institutions closer to the systemic change required for a truly authentic, socially-just, and equitable society.” The British Columbia Review
“Diversity Leadership in Education makes a major contribution, disrupting Western notions of how leadership is typically conceived. Chapters move from the historical to the contemporary, charting what is needed to move into a future of more socially just leadership.” Sheila Cote-Meek, Brock University and author of Colonized Classrooms: Racism, Trauma and Resistance in Post-Secondary Education
“Diversity Leadership in Education: Embedding Practices of Social Justice proves to be an approachable text with authentic narratives. The volume has the potential to interrupt the educational status quo and embolden diverse focused leaders to bring their colleagues and institutions closer to the systemic change required for a truly authentic, socially-just, and equitable society.” The British Columbia Review
Catherine McGregor is associate professor of leadership studies at the University of Victoria.
Shailoo Bedi is adjunct assistant professor of leadership studies and executive director of the Learning and Teaching Support and Innovation Division at the University of Victoria.
Shailoo Bedi is adjunct assistant professor of leadership studies and executive director of the Learning and Teaching Support and Innovation Division at the University of Victoria.
Tables and Figures ix
Acknowledgments xi
Introduction - Navigating Educational Spaces: Challenging Foundations of Diversity Leadership 3
Catherine McGregor and Shailoo Bedi
Opening Provocation
1 Unpacking the Equity Myth: Diversity and Leadership Deficit 15
Reeta Chowdhari Tremblay and Grace Wong Sneddon
Theme One Relationality 33
Catherine McGregor and Shailoo Bedi
2 Touchstones and Relationality: Trajectories of Indigenous Leadership 36
Catherine McGregor and Shailoo Bedi
3 Anishinaabeg Views of Socially Just Leadership, Inclusion, and Diversity: Eliminating Violence Towards Indigenous Peoples in the Education System 51
Paul N. Cormier and Karyn Vanden Boomen
4 Leadership in Transgression: Teaching to Transgress, the Social Change Model of Leadership, and the Student Affairs Practices of White Heterosexual Men 67
Conor McLaughlin
5 Walk with Me: Engaging in Participatory Theatre to Walk the Path to Reconciliation in a Canadian University Context 81
Asma-na-hi Antoine, Will Weigler, Krystal Cook, Lisa Corak, Shirley Alphonse, Catherine Etmanski, Niels Agger-Gupta, and Cheryl Heykoop
Theme Two Intersectionality 97
Catherine McGregor and Shailoo Bedi
6 Race and Gender: Chinese Canadian Women and Leadership 101
Grace Wong Sneddon, Lokpriy Shrma, and Reeta Chowdhari Tremblay
7 Diversity Leadership in Our Own Words 119
Adrienne S. Chan and Awneet Sivia
8 “Fitting in” and Identity Creation: The Lived Experiences of Racialized Minority Administrators in bc 137
Shailoo Bedi
9 (Re)Creating Equitable Spaces: Racialized and Indigenous Leaders in Canadian Universities 159
Victoria Handford and Leena Yahia
10 Betwixt, Between, and Amongst: Intersectionalities 178
Steve Sider, Jacqueline Specht, Donna McGhie-Richmond, Kimberly Maich, and Jhonel Morvan
11 Creating Space to Promote Social Change: The Lived Experiences of Black Women Educators as Diverse Leaders in Classrooms 195
Christina Wright Fields, Sherry Early, and Gloria Howell
Theme Three Reimagined Realities 209
Catherine McGregor and Shailoo Bedi
12 Principals and Reconciliation Education in Saskatchewan Schools: Challenges, Opportunities, and Supports 212
Pamela Osmond-Johnson, Michael Cappello, and Peter Turner
13 In a Paradigm of Belonging: Leadership Practices in a Context of Systemic Inequality 230
Rebecca Cory, Terri-Lynne Beaton, Andrew Clarke, Beverley Dobell, Craig Ellerman, Hannah Jones, Cheri Kibzey, Susan Koski, and Meredith Lemon
14 Standing as Accomplices: Becoming Diversity Leaders 246
Catherine McGregor
15 Black School Leaders in Low-Income Urban Ontario Schools: Striving for Social Justice 263
Alana Butler and Andrew Campbell
16 Black Leadership and Role of Spirituality and Community 277
Ann Lopez
17 nîkânastamâkêwin: Leading Indigenous Initiatives in (Colonial) Universities 293
Shauneen Pete
Conclusion: Embedding Practices of Social Justice 309
Shailoo Bedi and Catherine McGregor
Contributors 319
Index 325
Acknowledgments xi
Introduction - Navigating Educational Spaces: Challenging Foundations of Diversity Leadership 3
Catherine McGregor and Shailoo Bedi
Opening Provocation
1 Unpacking the Equity Myth: Diversity and Leadership Deficit 15
Reeta Chowdhari Tremblay and Grace Wong Sneddon
Theme One Relationality 33
Catherine McGregor and Shailoo Bedi
2 Touchstones and Relationality: Trajectories of Indigenous Leadership 36
Catherine McGregor and Shailoo Bedi
3 Anishinaabeg Views of Socially Just Leadership, Inclusion, and Diversity: Eliminating Violence Towards Indigenous Peoples in the Education System 51
Paul N. Cormier and Karyn Vanden Boomen
4 Leadership in Transgression: Teaching to Transgress, the Social Change Model of Leadership, and the Student Affairs Practices of White Heterosexual Men 67
Conor McLaughlin
5 Walk with Me: Engaging in Participatory Theatre to Walk the Path to Reconciliation in a Canadian University Context 81
Asma-na-hi Antoine, Will Weigler, Krystal Cook, Lisa Corak, Shirley Alphonse, Catherine Etmanski, Niels Agger-Gupta, and Cheryl Heykoop
Theme Two Intersectionality 97
Catherine McGregor and Shailoo Bedi
6 Race and Gender: Chinese Canadian Women and Leadership 101
Grace Wong Sneddon, Lokpriy Shrma, and Reeta Chowdhari Tremblay
7 Diversity Leadership in Our Own Words 119
Adrienne S. Chan and Awneet Sivia
8 “Fitting in” and Identity Creation: The Lived Experiences of Racialized Minority Administrators in bc 137
Shailoo Bedi
9 (Re)Creating Equitable Spaces: Racialized and Indigenous Leaders in Canadian Universities 159
Victoria Handford and Leena Yahia
10 Betwixt, Between, and Amongst: Intersectionalities 178
Steve Sider, Jacqueline Specht, Donna McGhie-Richmond, Kimberly Maich, and Jhonel Morvan
11 Creating Space to Promote Social Change: The Lived Experiences of Black Women Educators as Diverse Leaders in Classrooms 195
Christina Wright Fields, Sherry Early, and Gloria Howell
Theme Three Reimagined Realities 209
Catherine McGregor and Shailoo Bedi
12 Principals and Reconciliation Education in Saskatchewan Schools: Challenges, Opportunities, and Supports 212
Pamela Osmond-Johnson, Michael Cappello, and Peter Turner
13 In a Paradigm of Belonging: Leadership Practices in a Context of Systemic Inequality 230
Rebecca Cory, Terri-Lynne Beaton, Andrew Clarke, Beverley Dobell, Craig Ellerman, Hannah Jones, Cheri Kibzey, Susan Koski, and Meredith Lemon
14 Standing as Accomplices: Becoming Diversity Leaders 246
Catherine McGregor
15 Black School Leaders in Low-Income Urban Ontario Schools: Striving for Social Justice 263
Alana Butler and Andrew Campbell
16 Black Leadership and Role of Spirituality and Community 277
Ann Lopez
17 nîkânastamâkêwin: Leading Indigenous Initiatives in (Colonial) Universities 293
Shauneen Pete
Conclusion: Embedding Practices of Social Justice 309
Shailoo Bedi and Catherine McGregor
Contributors 319
Index 325
