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Anti-racism in Early Childhood Spaces: Transformative Activism

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    Abstract

    This chapter examines the concept and application of contemporary anti-racist approaches in early childhood education and care (ECEC). An account of the use of race-based terminology within the English education system will demonstrate the limitations of achieving racial equity in diverse childhood spaces. Hence, the chapter will showcase the attributes of anti-racist pedagogy in the early years to recommend the adoption of ‘transformative anti-racist activism’. It is argued that only through the manifestation of long-term social movement activism, can racism be dismantled in ECEC.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationPrinciples and Practice to Help Young Children Belong
    Subtitle of host publicationTherapeutic Approaches to Support Pupils in the Margins
    EditorsEstelle Tarry
    PublisherRoutledge
    Chapter2
    Pages19-35
    Number of pages17
    Edition1
    ISBN (Electronic)9781032716190
    ISBN (Print)9781032723631
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 16 Dec 2024

    Bibliographical note

    Principles and Practice to Help Young Children Belong: Therapeutic Approaches to Support Pupils in the Margins.

    Chapters on social inequality, anti-racism (transformative activism), toxic masculinity, LGBT families, asylum seekers and refugees, religion, children relationships, fostering belonging, reconnecting with nature, child 'mattering'/relationship rich pedagogy, needs led child centres, mental health practitioners and positive psychology

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 4 - Quality Education
      SDG 4 Quality Education

    Keywords

    • anti-racist
    • early childhood education
    • race-based terminology
    • racial equity
    • social movement activism

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