Mentioned in the book
A People's History of the United States, 1492-Present by Call Number: General Collection E178 Z75 2003ISBN: 0060528427Publication Date: 2003-02-04
Mentioned in the book
#IsEveryoneReallyEqualSyllabus:
Chapter 2: Critical Thinking & Critical Theory - Definitions & Readings
"It is important to distinguish between opinions, which are often based in common-sense understandings,
and critical thinking, which is based on expertise through study." p.33
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i·de·ol·o·gy (noun)
1. a manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture
2. the integrated assertions, theories and aims that constitute a sociopolitical
program 3. a systematic body of concepts especially about human life or culture
Source: merriam-webster.com
Example: "practicing thinking critically helps us see the role of ideology in the construction of knowledge about progress" (p.24)
Glossary: The big, shared ideas of a society that are reinforced throughout all institutions and thus are very hard to avoid believing p.224
po·si·tion·al·i·ty (noun)
1. The fact or quality of having a position (in various senses) in relation to other things.2. The recognition that where you stand in relation to others in society shapes what you can see and understand about the world.
Sources: Oxford English Dictionary (OED); Is Everyone Really Equal, p.30
Example: "...consider the Columbus story. Whose racial perspective is reflected in this story? Which racial groups may be invested in this story? Which racial groups may be invested in challenging it?" (p.30)
Read More About Critical Thinking & Critical Theory
Readings on aspects of chapter
- White Fragility, by Robin Di AngeloFrom International Journal of Critical Pedagogy, Vol. 3 (3) (2011) pp 54-70. Renowned multicultural and anti-racism educator Robin DiAngelo's groundbreaking essay on white privilege and white fragility, a term she coined.
- This Article Won’t Change Your Mind: The Facts on Why Facts Alone Can’t Fight False BeliefsA good article explaining why people believe what they believe - factual or otherwise.
Reference Titles
A Dictionary of Critical Theory by Call Number: ONLINEISBN: 9780199532919Publication Date: 2010-06-25
Dictionary of Cultural and Critical Theory by Call Number: ONLINEISBN: 9781444323467Publication Date: 2010-03-31
The Penguin Dictionary of Critical Theory by Call Number: REFERENCE Collection PN98 S6 M33x 2001ISBN: 0140513698Publication Date: 2002-07-30
