Whatever you're doing.... Whatever you're reading... Stop and go get this book.
I suppose I may be biased. I went to public schools that seemed to value adhering to a dress code more than educating children and so the bite of this book feels especially real. Monique Morris doesn't just paint a pictur ...more
“The drive to cast contemporary America as a colorblind society impairs our ability to recognize two important phenomena: the persistence of segregation and how it shapes the identities of black girls, and the impacts of systems that reproduce and reinforce unequal access to educational opportunity. ...more
I am not sure how to review this book. There were a few things that bothered me, but drawing attention to them would draw attention away from the main message. And the main message is essential for any educator, policy maker, tax payer, or human being to understand.
A while back I had the pleasure of reviewing her first book, Black Stats. And as much as Black Stats was extensively researched and illuminating, Pushout has gone above and beyond. This book is a call to action, and now I need to get the work. To read the rest of ...more
It was a surreal experience to look up from this book to see the black girls in my classroom demonstrating exactly what Morris describes. I appreciated her incorporation of critical race theory--double consciousness, internalized racism--as well as feminist theory in addressing the often-overlooked ...more
“Not every investment requires money. As the girls in this book have shown, they want to know that people care about them and their well-being. They want to be seen and acknowledged for who they are and what they can contribute to the learning environment. Our collective community can respond to the ...more
An excellent introduction to the intersectional issues faced by Black girls in schools. With all the talk of the "school to prison pipeline," it is important to consider the complexities that make that a reality, and Morris covers those here. She talks to and includes the experiences of many young B ...more
Did you see the Judge sentence the young 15 year old to "jail time" for not doing her homework? If you did...you've already had glimpsed into what I just read - Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools by Monique W. Morris.
Pushout was an incredible book that is spot on. Our girls are b ...more
this is a good book to introduce yourself to the injustices of the juvenile justice system. it can be a bit condescending at times, as the author goes back on points she’s trying to make, but if you get past those it really does provide good information. i recommend not stopping with this book, beca ...more