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Introduction to Anti-Racist Theories

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Developing Anti-Racist Practices in the Helping Professions: Inclusive Theory, Pedagogy, and Application

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A foundational knowledge and understanding of an anti-racist paradigm is necessary across helping professions to serve as a foundation by which we may critically evaluate theoretical perspectives that are disciplinary specific. Towards this end, the current chapter builds on the introduction to provide a comprehensive overview of an antiracist paradigm and covers key theoretical paradigms central towards an antiracist theoretical framework, including emphasis on critical race theory, critical consciousness, identity development, and intersectionality.

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, USA

    Anthony J. Vajda

  2. Loyola University, New Orleans, LA, USA

    T’Airra Belcher

  3. Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL, USA

    Ne’Shaun Borden

  4. Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, USA

    Francisca Rivas

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  1. Department of Educational Studies, Counselor Education Program, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA

    Kaprea F. Johnson

  2. Department of Counseling and Human Services, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, USA

    Narketta M. Sparkman-Key

  3. Department of Psychology, The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA

    Alan Meca

  4. Department of Counseling and Human Services, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, USA

    Shuntay Z. Tarver

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Vajda, A.J., Belcher, T., Borden, N., Rivas, F. (2022). Introduction to Anti-Racist Theories. In: Johnson, K.F., Sparkman-Key, N.M., Meca, A., Tarver, S.Z. (eds) Developing Anti-Racist Practices in the Helping Professions: Inclusive Theory, Pedagogy, and Application. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-95451-2_2

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