Introduction to Intergroup Dialogues

<p><em style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Introduction to Intergroup Dialogues</em><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> provides students and facilitators with an exemplary resource for learning about and conducting intergroup dialogues. The anthology weaves classic texts within the discipline with illuminating reflection and comprehension questions. The readings are designed to support student learning of social justice education concepts as well as intergroup dialogue skills and techniques as they move through the dialogue experiences.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>The book is divided into four units which reflect the stages of intergroup dialogue: forming and building relationships; exploring group differences and commonalities; exploring hot topics; and building alliances and planning for action.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>In Unit I readings outline the origins learning outcomes and structure of intergroup dialogue and introduce students to a key pedagogical technique-affirming inquiry. Unit II contains readings on social identity group membership socialization oppression and their manifestations. Unit III provides resources to support students' navigation through pressing social issues that can illuminate how we think and communicate about difference at the individual institutional and structural levels. In Unit IV students read about allyship coalition building accountability and self- and community care. Finally they are encouraged to consider how to apply what they've learned in dialogue outside the classroom.</span></p>