1st Edition

The Behavior of Social Justice Applying Behavior Analysis to Understand and Challenge Injustice

384 Pages 34 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

384 Pages 34 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

384 Pages 34 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This seminal work utilizes the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to understand people’s actions. It provides a framework for the study of social injustices that moves beyond just condemning others for their oppressive behaviors, outlining solutions that help work towards a more socially just society. Divided across three main sections, the book outlines the basic principles of... Read more

Introduction

Part I: Let’s Talk Behavior
Introduction to Part I
01: What Science Believes
02: What is ABA?
03: Why Things Go Together
04: What is Behavior?
05: The ABC’s of Behavior
06: Why We Do What We Do
07: Sometimes I Do, Sometimes I Don’t
08: Them, But Not Me
09: You Said It, But Didn’t Do It
10: Ready for Change
11: People Operate in Systems
12: The Behavior of Culture

Part II: Social Justice with Individuals
Introduction to Part II
13: Diversity and Inclusion
14: Equity and Access
15: Prejudice, Stereotypes, and Discrimination
16: Bias
17: Microaggressions
18: Privilege

Part III: Social Justice with Institutions
Introduction to Part III
19: What is an -ism?
20: Classism
21: Racism
22: Sexism and Genderism
23: Heterosexism
24: Ethnocentrism
25: Ableism

Part IV: Making Change
Introduction to Part IV
26: Conclusion: Putting it Together

Index 

Biography

Natalie Parks is the program director of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program at Saint Louis University, USA. She has been working in the field of applied behavior analysis for over 25 years. She is currently sole or co-owner of four businesses, all dedicated to extending ABA and fighting for social justice. 

Francesca Barbieri first started her career as a special education teacher. In graduate school, she explored and developed a passion for DEI and training and development. She is currently working with children with disabilities as a school behavior analyst. 

Ryan Sain is an assistant professor at Mary Baldwin University, USA, where he teaches within the applied behavior analysis program. He earned his Ph.D. in 2005 from Washington State University and has been working in many sectors related to ABA since.

Shawn Thomas Capell, is the Owner of Covenant 15:16 LLC, an agency with the mission to ensure all families, regardless of socioeconomic status receive the highest quality care possible. He holds a Master of Science degree in psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Beverly Kirby, works as an adjunct professor at Mary Baldwin University and West Virginia University, USA. She is one of the first Black women to sell her ABA business. Beverly currently co-owns additional businesses focused on extending ABA into other fields.