Fish Out of Water
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Sometimes people just don't fit in. They may not be a member of the dominant group; they may not have figured out the norms of the dominant culture, or members of the dominant culture may not realize that the organization's culture is marginalizing. As advocates for social justice it is important to notice and teach the cultural codes – the house rules – that contribute to success in a particular environment, and to dismantle the codes within those environments that target, marginalize or exclude. This book is helpful for
- Managers who are working to create and sustain a healthy organization culture
- Mentors of children who are targeted by their peers or other adults
- People who want to make a difference in their environment and have not yet figured out the rules for doing that
What People are Saying
“Fish Out of Water is a great resource for navigating ponds that suffocate the marginalized with dominant norms and values. Linking Cultural Proficiency to decoding an environment provides more tools for code switching, code sharing, and conversations about making students and families feel welcomed, included, and safe in our schools.”
—Angela Ward, Office of Cultural Proficiency & Inclusion
Austin Independent Schools, TX
“This book made me think. It is a courageous attempt at the difficult subject of who ‘doesn't fit’ into the spaces and places we inhabit—and why. But the most valuable part of this book is that it describes what we can do about making our schools, workplaces, and communities more inclusive, and ultimately more effective.”
—Nicki King, Reducing Mental Health Disparities Project
University of California, Davis
Contents
We Wear the Mask Poem
We Wear the Mask Poem
Foreword by Terry Cross
Foreword by Terry Cross
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
About the Authors
Introduction
- 1. Who Are the Fish Out of Water?
- 2. What Is Code Switching?
- 3. What Is Cultural Proficiency
- 4. How Fish Out of Water Are Marginalized
- 5. The Consequences of Fitting In
- 6. From Code Switching to Code Sharing
- 7. Self-Monitoring When the Fit Is Not Right
- 8. Mentoring Kids Who Are Fish Out of Water
- 9. Managing Fish Out of Water
- 10. Managing the Environment
- 11. Leaving Well—Knowing When to Quit
Resources
Resources
References
References
Assessment Tools and Internet Resources
Assessment Tools and Internet Resources
Videos and Teaching Guides
Videos and Teaching Guides
Fish out of Water in Literature
Fish out of Water in Literature
Book Study Guidelines
Book Study Guidelines
Afterword - Jeanne and Gordy
Afterword - Jeanne and Gordy
Additional materials
Description
Sometimes people just don't fit in. They may not be a member of the dominant group; they may not have figured out the norms of the dominant culture, or members of the dominant culture may not realize that the organization's culture is marginalizing. As advocates for social justice it is important to notice and teach the cultural codes – the house rules – that contribute to success in a particular environment, and to dismantle the codes within those environments that target, marginalize or exclude. This book is helpful for
- Managers who are working to create and sustain a healthy organization culture
- Mentors of children who are targeted by their peers or other adults
- People who want to make a difference in their environment and have not yet figured out the rules for doing that
What People are Saying
“Fish Out of Water is a great resource for navigating ponds that suffocate the marginalized with dominant norms and values. Linking Cultural Proficiency to decoding an environment provides more tools for code switching, code sharing, and conversations about making students and families feel welcomed, included, and safe in our schools.”
—Angela Ward, Office of Cultural Proficiency & Inclusion
Austin Independent Schools, TX
“This book made me think. It is a courageous attempt at the difficult subject of who ‘doesn't fit’ into the spaces and places we inhabit—and why. But the most valuable part of this book is that it describes what we can do about making our schools, workplaces, and communities more inclusive, and ultimately more effective.”
—Nicki King, Reducing Mental Health Disparities Project
University of California, Davis
Contents
We Wear the Mask Poem
We Wear the Mask Poem
Foreword by Terry Cross
Foreword by Terry Cross
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
About the Authors
Introduction
- 1. Who Are the Fish Out of Water?
- 2. What Is Code Switching?
- 3. What Is Cultural Proficiency
- 4. How Fish Out of Water Are Marginalized
- 5. The Consequences of Fitting In
- 6. From Code Switching to Code Sharing
- 7. Self-Monitoring When the Fit Is Not Right
- 8. Mentoring Kids Who Are Fish Out of Water
- 9. Managing Fish Out of Water
- 10. Managing the Environment
- 11. Leaving Well—Knowing When to Quit
Resources
Resources
References
References
Assessment Tools and Internet Resources
Assessment Tools and Internet Resources
Videos and Teaching Guides
Videos and Teaching Guides
Fish out of Water in Literature
Fish out of Water in Literature
Book Study Guidelines
Book Study Guidelines
Afterword - Jeanne and Gordy
Afterword - Jeanne and Gordy
Additional materials
Reviews
Fish Out of Water
Mentoring, Managing, and Self-Monitoring People Who Don't Fit In
April 2016 | 256 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 01/02/2026 | 9781506303024 | $37.95 |
| Lifetime | 01/02/2026 | 9781506341248 | $35.00 |
Sometimes people just don't fit in. They may not be a member of the dominant group; they may not have figured out the norms of the dominant culture, or members of the dominant culture may not realize that the organization's culture is marginalizing. As advocates for social justice it is important to notice and teach the cultural codes – the house rules – that contribute to success in a particular environment, and to dismantle the codes within those environments that target, marginalize or exclude. This book is helpful for
- Managers who are working to create and sustain a healthy organization culture
- Mentors of children who are targeted by their peers or other adults
- People who want to make a difference in their environment and have not yet figured out the rules for doing that
What People are Saying
“Fish Out of Water is a great resource for navigating ponds that suffocate the marginalized with dominant norms and values. Linking Cultural Proficiency to decoding an environment provides more tools for code switching, code sharing, and conversations about making students and families feel welcomed, included, and safe in our schools.”
—Angela Ward, Office of Cultural Proficiency & Inclusion
Austin Independent Schools, TX
“This book made me think. It is a courageous attempt at the difficult subject of who ‘doesn't fit’ into the spaces and places we inhabit—and why. But the most valuable part of this book is that it describes what we can do about making our schools, workplaces, and communities more inclusive, and ultimately more effective.”
—Nicki King, Reducing Mental Health Disparities Project
University of California, Davis
Table Of Contents:
- We Wear the Mask Poem
- Foreword by Terry Cross
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- Introduction
- 1. Who Are the Fish Out of Water?
- 2. What Is Code Switching?
- 3. What Is Cultural Proficiency
- 4. How Fish Out of Water Are Marginalized
- 5. The Consequences of Fitting In
- 6. From Code Switching to Code Sharing
- 7. Self-Monitoring When the Fit Is Not Right
- 8. Mentoring Kids Who Are Fish Out of Water
- 9. Managing Fish Out of Water
- 10. Managing the Environment
- 11. Leaving Well—Knowing When to Quit
- Resources
- References
- Assessment Tools and Internet Resources
- Videos and Teaching Guides
- Fish out of Water in Literature
- Book Study Guidelines
- Afterword - Jeanne and Gordy