Identity-Based Student Activism

<p>Historically and contemporarily student activists have worked to address oppression on college and university campuses. This book explores the experiences of students engaged in identity-based activism today as it relates to racism sexism homophobia transphobia ableism and other forms of oppression. Grounded by a national study on student activism and the authors’ combined 40 years of experience working in higher education <i>Identity-Based Student Activism</i> uses a critical power-conscious lens to unpack the history of identity-based activism relationships between activists and administrators and student activism as labor. This book provides an opportunity for administrators educators faculty and student activists to reflect on their current ideas and behaviors around activism and consider new ways for improving their relationships with each other and ultimately their campus climates.</p>