Pushing back on the critique that social justice is often just a buzzword in student affairs, this book provides guidance on how to truly make social justice a fundamental part of student affairs.
Shaped by voices of student affairs educators and up-to-date literature, Bourke offers guidance on how to approach social justice effectively and confidently as a student affairs educator. This book provides discussion of the core concepts connected to social justice, strategies for making social justice part of one's practice, and guidance on how to infuse social justice into practice throughout the field. Each chapter features reflection and discussion questions, as well as suggestions for further reading aiming to provide readers with fresh perspectives on how to center social justice in student affairs.
Filled with extensive research, practical measures, and engaging prompts, this book serves as a launchpad for student affairs educators to be intentional with their practice and put words into action.
Introduction 1. Framing Social Justice 2. Diversity, Inclusion, Multiculturalism, and Social Justice 3. Privilege and Oppression 4. Self-Work 5. Being in Community 6. Praxis 7. Leading Toward Integrating Social Justice into Student Affairs 8. Institutional Level Integration 9. The Role of Student Affairs Relationships 10. Integrating Social Justice Across the Profession
Biography
Brian Bourke is Professor and Program Coordinator in the Higher Education and Student Affairs master's program at Murray State University, USA.
