Download PDF Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? And Other Conversations About Race Beverly Daniel Tatum 9780465060689 Books

Product details Paperback 464 pages Publisher Basic Books; Revised, Anniversary, Updated edition (September 5, 2017) Language English ISBN-10 9780465060689 ISBN-13 978-0465060689 ASIN 0465060684

Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? And Other Conversations About Race Beverly Daniel Tatum 9780465060689 Books Reviews

• The book has been thoroughly updated with references to new research and current events woven into it. It includes chapters on Black racial identity development in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, which I have found extremely insightful and practical. Dr. Tatum brings in examples from raising her own sons and tidbits of the conversations she had with them, modeling parent-child interactions around race for parents who may be faced with similar problems. Another part that I found very useful is the discussion of Affirmative Action and some arguments against it that are frequently brought up. That section helped me articulate my own position better and be more prepared for times when such conversations arise spontaneously with students or colleagues. Overall, this is a classic and a highly recommended read for anyone interested in issues of social justice, equal opportunity, democracy, and the psychological underpinnings of prejudice.
• An excellent resource. I use this with my students and they always get a lot from it. It breaks down race in a way that's intellectually honest and accessible. I'd recommend this to anyone but especially to anyone who needs a primer on racism from an academic perspective.
• When I first picked up this book, I didn’t know what to expect. The first 35 pages alone blew my mind... giving me new information, and confirming some things I’d been observing in society. If you interact with children in ANY way (parent, family member, social worker, teacher, coach, babysitter, nanny, pastor, etc.), I HIGHLY recommend you read this book. It not only talks about race/identity of young black people, but it also delves into the identities of Whites, Latins, Middle Eastern/North Africans, Asians, Native (American) Indians, Asian Indians, biracial children, and transracial adopted children (a family of adopting a child of a different race). I learned SO much!
• If you are looking for a book written from a biblical perspective on the subject of racism, this is NOT that book. The author is a secular author, but there is still value in reading the book for Christians. If you are committed to becoming a “change agent” in your own heart and the community around you as it relates to racial and discrimination issues, this book will be helpful. You may not agree with her examples of why racism is a hot issue in our country (e.g., the election of Pres. Trump, the imprisonment of a high percentage of black people, etc.) but you will still benefit from hearing her reasoning, because our first objective in being “change agents” should be to understand one another. I read this book to understand a segment of our society that sees racism as a bigger issue than I do. The book came recommended to me by numerous people, and the author cities thousands of authors, studies and other articles – thus, this book represents a fair representation of one of the primary sides on the issue of racism in our country. After reading her book, I agree with her last paragraph where she wrote, “Is it better? My answer is Not yet, but it could be. It’s up to us to make sure it is. I remain hopeful.”
• Outstanding resource. Love the updates to this powerful book!
• I hope every college student reads this book no matter their race or ethnicity. I wish I had had this book as a racial minority at a predominantly white undergraduate institution. The framework Dr. Tatum utilized to explain racial identity development would have helped me immensely by giving me a language for what I experienced. Decades after its first publication, I still reference this book and often share it as I speak and write publicly about issues of race in PWIs. A must read!
• I ordered this book for a Race/Gender Grad class. I reads fast for me and really helps you to think about what has and what has not changed in all these years. The book arrived very fast.
• The work of Dr. Tatum should be required reading for every teacher and student alike. There is no excuse for ignorance of racial identity development when such an amazing resource is available.