{"product_id":"microintervention-strategies-by-derald-wing-sue-9781119769965","title":"Microintervention Strategies","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn how you can help combat micro and macroaggressions against socially devalued groups with this authoritative new resource.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMicrointervention Strategies: What You Can Do to Disarm and Dismantle Individual and Systemic Racism and Bias\u003c\/em\u003e delivers a cutting-edge exploration and extension of the concept of microinterventions to combat micro and macroaggressions targeted at marginalised groups in our society. While racial bias is the primary example used throughout the book, the authors' approach is applicable to virtually all forms of bias and discrimination, including that directed at those with disabilities, LGBTQ people, women, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book calls out unfair and biased institutional policies and practices and presents strategies to help reduce the impact of sexism, heterosexism, ableism, and classism. It provides a new conceptual framework for distinguishing between the different categories of microinterventions, or individual anti-bias actions, and offers specific, concrete, and practical advice for taking a stand against micro and macroaggressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMicrointervention Strategies\u003c\/em\u003e delivers the knowledge and skills necessary to confront individual and institutional manifestations of oppression. Readers will also enjoy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA thorough introduction to the major conceptual distinctions between micro and macroaggressions and an explanation of the manifestations, dynamics, and impact of bias on marginalised groups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn exploration of the meaning and definition of microinterventions, including a categorisation into three types: microaffirmations, microprotections, and microchallenges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA review of literature that discusses the positive benefits that accrue to targets, allies, bystanders, and others when microinterventions take place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA discussion of major barriers to acting against prejudice and discrimination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in psychology, education, social work, and political science, \u003cem\u003eMicrointervention Strategies\u003c\/em\u003e will also earn a place in the libraries of psychologists, educators, parents, and teachers, who hope to do their part to combat microaggressions and other forms of bias and discrimination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596996067564,"sku":"9781119769965","price":81.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781119769965-microintervention-strategies.jpg?v=1777945729","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/microintervention-strategies-by-derald-wing-sue-9781119769965","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}