Education as the Driving Force of Equity for the Marginalized

In the USA racism is the most widespread root of oppression. Black people in America specifically have suffered from centuries of discrimination and still struggle to receive the same privileges as their white peers. In other countries however there are other groups that face similar struggles. Discrimination and oppression based on religion ethnicity socio-economic status political affiliation and caste are just a few categories. However education is a root for widespread societal change making it essential that educators and systems of education enact the changes that need to occur to achieve equity for the groups being oppressed. Education as the Driving Force of Equity for the Marginalized highlights international research from the past decade about the role education is playing in the disruption and dismantling of perpetuated systems of oppression. This research presents the context ideas and mechanics behind impactful efforts to dismantle systems of oppression. Covering topics such as teacher preparation gender inequality and social justice this work is essential for teachers policymakers college students education faculty researchers administrators professors and academicians.