Dear Critical Geographers
In the wake of the discussion of the Lawrence Report on this forum I
wonder whether anyone can provide any helpful suggestion about good
resources and techniques for teaching undergraduate geographers about
ethnicity and racism?
Specifically, I will shortly be teaching two classes on the geography
of ethnicity and racism in contemporary Britain to second year
undergraduate geographers (class of about 42 white students). The
classes are part of a full module course on the Geography of
Contemporary Britain. I can access and synthesise the main texts
and academic research materials, but I would welcome helpful
suggestions about how to engage students more directly with the issue
of racism, whiteness, power and politics; and particularly how to get
them to address their own racism without being counter-productive.
If anyone knows of good anti-racism resources (web-sites, training
materials, organisation) that would be suitable for this group it
would be great to hear about them. Also experiences from others
who've been in this position would be very helpful. (This is the
first time I've taught the topic).
In return I'm happy to compile the responses I get and post them to
this list as a public resource. So in the first instance reply
privately to me and I'll sort the material out and repost it as a
single document. Just indicate if for some reason you DON'T want me
to send your comments to the list.
Many thanks in advance,
Joe
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Joe Painter, Lecturer in Geography
Department of Geography, University of Durham
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