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What is Read This to Get Smarter about?

An approachable guide to being an informed, compassionate, and socially conscious person today—from discussions of race, gender, and sexual orientation to disability, class, and beyond—from critically-acclaimed historian, educator, and author Blair Imani. We live in a time where it has never been more important to be knowledgeable about a host of social issues, and to be confident and appropriate in how to talk about them. What's the best way to ask someone what their pronouns are? How do you talk about racism with someone who doesn't seem to get it? What is intersectionality, and why do you need to understand it? While it can seem intimidating or overwhelming to learn and talk about such issues, it's never been easier thanks to educator and historian Blair Imani, creator of the viral sensation “Smarter in Seconds” videos. Accessible to learners of all levels—from those... Title Page 4 Copyright 5 Contents 6 Introduction 10 Chapter 1: Get Smarter about Identity 12 Names 13 Pronunciation 15 Gender 16 Dead Names 17 Names and Bias 19 Last Names 20 Pronouns 23 Values and Beliefs 26 Reflection Questions 29 Chapter 2: Get Smarter about Relationships 31 Family 33 Family Structures 34 Adop

Author

Blair Imani

Publisher

Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed

Language

EN