Difference Matters: Communicating Social Identity - Softcover

Allen, Brenda J.

 
9781577666738: Difference Matters: Communicating Social Identity
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1577666739 ISBN 13: 9781577666738
Verlag: Waveland Pr Inc, 2010

Inhaltsangabe

Allen's proven ability and flare for presenting complex and oftentimes sensitive topics in nonthreatening ways carry over in the latest edition of Difference Matters. Her down-to-earth analysis of six social identity categories reveals how communication establishes and enacts identity and power dynamics. She provides historical overviews to show how perceptions of gender, race, social, class, sexuality, ability and age have varied throughout time and place. Allen clearly explains pertinent theoretical perspectives and illustrates those and other discussions with real-life experiences (many of which are her own). She also offers practical guidance for how to communicate difference more humanely. While many examples are from organizational contexts, readers from a wide range of backgrounds can relate to them and appreciate their relevance.

This eye-opening, vibrant text, suitable for use in a variety of disciplines, motivates readers to think about valuing difference as a positive, enriching feature of society. Interactive elements such as Spotlights on Media, I.D. Checks, Tool Kits, and "Reflection Matters" questions awaken interest, awareness, and creative insights for change.

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Verlag
Waveland Pr Inc
Erscheinungsdatum
2010
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1577666739
ISBN 13 
9781577666738
Einband
Taschenbuch
Auflage
2
Anzahl der Seiten
236
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