The Age of Identity

Who Do Our Kids Think They Are . . . and How Do We Help Them Belong?
Dennis Shirley - Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA
Andy Hargreaves - Boston College, USA
The Age of Identity
October 2023 | 200 pages | Corwin
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There’s more to all of us than what meets the eye

A perfect storm is upon us and educators are in the middle of it. Identity issues often incite and divide us, but they are actually our way out of the storm. No one should be oppressed or have to hide who they are, and young people need to be prepared for a future where they can learn to live together and help others belong.

In their beautifully written book, Dennis Shirley and Andy Hargreaves brilliantly show how we can and must engage with young people’s identities in their fullness and complexity. Rooted in classical and contemporary theories of identity, extensive research, and in sheer common sense, their book takes us from bitterness to belonging and includes:

  • Examples of how schools seek to address identity and belonging
  • Strategies to deal with the raging identity controversies in our schools and societies
  • Charts and graphics to help build inclusive professional communities
  • Constant invitations to readers to apply ideas to their own work

Contents

Preface

  • Chapter 1: To Be, or Not to Be
  • Chapter 2: The Developing Self
  • Chapter 3: The Self and Others
  • Chapter 4: Including Identities
  • Chapter 5: Multiple Identities
  • Chapter 6: Intersecting Identites
  • Chapter 7: Learning to Live Together
  • Acknowledgements

Endnotes

Endnotes

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There’s more to all of us than what meets the eye

A perfect storm is upon us and educators are in the middle of it. Identity issues often incite and divide us, but they are actually our way out of the storm. No one should be oppressed or have to hide who they are, and young people need to be prepared for a future where they can learn to live together and help others belong.

In their beautifully written book, Dennis Shirley and Andy Hargreaves brilliantly show how we can and must engage with young people’s identities in their fullness and complexity. Rooted in classical and contemporary theories of identity, extensive research, and in sheer common sense, their book takes us from bitterness to belonging and includes:

  • Examples of how schools seek to address identity and belonging
  • Strategies to deal with the raging identity controversies in our schools and societies
  • Charts and graphics to help build inclusive professional communities
  • Constant invitations to readers to apply ideas to their own work

Contents

Preface

  • Chapter 1: To Be, or Not to Be
  • Chapter 2: The Developing Self
  • Chapter 3: The Self and Others
  • Chapter 4: Including Identities
  • Chapter 5: Multiple Identities
  • Chapter 6: Intersecting Identites
  • Chapter 7: Learning to Live Together
  • Acknowledgements

Endnotes

Endnotes

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The Age of Identity

Who Do Our Kids Think They Are . . . and How Do We Help Them Belong?

Dennis Shirley , Andy Hargreaves
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October 2023 | 200 pages | Corwin

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There’s more to all of us than what meets the eye

A perfect storm is upon us and educators are in the middle of it. Identity issues often incite and divide us, but they are actually our way out of the storm. No one should be oppressed or have to hide who they are, and young people need to be prepared for a future where they can learn to live together and help others belong.

In their beautifully written book, Dennis Shirley and Andy Hargreaves brilliantly show how we can and must engage with young people’s identities in their fullness and complexity. Rooted in classical and contemporary theories of identity, extensive research, and in sheer common sense, their book takes us from bitterness to belonging and includes:

  • Examples of how schools seek to address identity and belonging
  • Strategies to deal with the raging identity controversies in our schools and societies
  • Charts and graphics to help build inclusive professional communities
  • Constant invitations to readers to apply ideas to their own work

Table Of Contents:

  • Preface
  • Chapter 1: To Be, or Not to Be
  • Chapter 2: The Developing Self
  • Chapter 3: The Self and Others
  • Chapter 4: Including Identities
  • Chapter 5: Multiple Identities
  • Chapter 6: Intersecting Identites
  • Chapter 7: Learning to Live Together
  • Acknowledgements
  • Endnotes

Recent Product Reviews:

This book is beautifully presented with informative and thought-provoking content. Both tutors and students have all enjoyed exploring this resource and the discussions that have followed.
Dr Jane Calcutt, Education, Edge Hill University
Shirley and Hargreaves have written the right book at the right time. They bring the voice of reason to the current heated ‘culture wars’ and battles over ‘identity politics.’ If we heed their wise counsel, we can learn to listen to one another and forge a collective identity of respect.
Diane Ravitch, Public Education Network
This essential book shows how all educators can and should address issues of identity in their schools with candor and civility. Carefully researched, it offers a clear conceptual framework and practical guidelines that can be followed in all schools everywhere.
Patrick Tutwiler
Shirley and Hargreaves call for universal inclusive education that promotes dignity, generosity, and self-determined learning. They advocate for education that truly values and understands every individual, noting that what is essential for some children is good for all of them.
Dame Alison Peacock, Chartered College of Teaching
This is an excellent book and one that I will purchase for all our central leaders and school principals. It moves from academic theory to a real-life practical guide with stories that humanize our students, school staff, and communities.
Tom D’Amico, Ottawa Catholic School Board

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