Getting Started
These resources will help youth advocate researchers begin the process of dismantling systems of racism in their areas of youth study. This list was curated in conjunction with the 2021 Kessler-Freedheim Lecture presented by Dr. Dexter Voisin and presented as an extension of guiding questions and reflection points developed to move us towards critical systemic changes. We encourage researchers to identify the influence of historical power structures (Past), consider their own role within the research community (Present) and develop strategies to challenge and disrupt oppressive systems in their research (Future).
Deepen your understanding of anti-racist research principles with these resources:
- Articles and books that show how to do this work in practice
- Toolkits for self-reflection
- Definitions of antiracist key words for use in work
- Sample articles using critical frameworks and system integrations
This list is not exhaustive, but the resources will help you think critically about your work and the ways you can contribute to breaking down systems of oppression.
FRAMING QUESTIONS
KEY WORDS AND DEFINITIONS
PAST
Examples of Anti-Racist Youth Research
- Voisin, D.R. (2019). Columbia University Press.
- Morris, M. (2016). New Press. (documentary film and book)
- Kendi, I.X. (2016). Hachette UK.
- Connor, D.J., Ferri, B.A. & Annamma, S.S. (2016). Teachers College Press.
- - The Edvocate
- Tate IV, W.F. (1997). Review of research in education, 22(1), 195-247.
Examples of Critical Frameworks that Challenge Historical Systemic Racism
- Voith, L.A., Hamler, T., Francis, M.W., Lee, H. & Korsch-Williams, A. (2020). U Social Work Research, 44(3), 169-181.
- Powell, J.A. (2007). NCL Rev., 86, 791.
- Taylor, E., Gillborn, D., & Ladson-Billings, G. (2009).
Intersectional Approaches
- Annamma, S.A., Connor, D.J., & Ferri, B.A. (2016). DisCrit: Disability studies and critical race theory in education, 1-8.</