Affirming Diversity: The Sociopolitical Context of Multicultural Education (3rd Edition)

Renowned author Sonia Nieto explores the meaning, necessity, and benefits of multicultural education for students of all backgrounds. This best-selling book looks at how personal, social, political, cultural, and educational factors relate to the success or failure of students in today's classrooms. The text presents a carefully considered conceptual framework-based upon an exhaustive survey of the literature-to help students understand the sociocultural context of multicultural education, and to appreciate a range of strategies for reforming and equalizing education.