Understanding the Moment Across Multiple Marginalities: Navigating Attacks on Intersectional Educational Futures

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

Recent attacks on teaching Critical Race Theory, queer and trans* issues, DEI (broadly defined), and Ethnic Studies justify themselves through accusations of threatening parental authority and child safety, soiling traditional American narratives, and resisting ideological influence in the classroom. It frames intersectional and critical education as radical political indoctrination, promoting evil, un-American, and divisive attitudes. Yet these policies alienate historically and multiply marginalized students from an empowering education. This panel convenes experienced people in the field who can (a) clearly document the blueprint that has led to these attacks/bannings while (b) offering guidance from their extensive research about how to maintain this work in times of repression. They will also offer insights to further develop these educational approaches in tumultuous times so they maintain their critical edge.

Sub Unit

• AERA Presidential Session

Chair

• Sharim Hannegan-Martinez, University of Michigan

Presenters

• Nolan L. Cabrera, University of Arizona

• John B. Diamond, Brown University

• Harper B. Keenan, University of British Columbia

• Qui Alexander, University of Toronto

• Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales, San Francisco State University

• Theresa Montano, California State University - Northridge

Discussant

• Shamari Reid, New York University