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#113654 in Books Sharon H Chang 2015-12-09 2015-12-14Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .60 x 6.00l; .0 #File Name: 1138999466247 pagesRaising Mixed Race Multiracial Asian Children in a Post Racial World
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. This book made a lot of good points about some of the conversations our children will ...By mlcleeThis book made a lot of good points about some of the conversations our children will hear at home and outside of the home and the potentially harmful effects of these conversations and ideas; but the book spent so much time making the point that racism still exists today; which shouldn't really be a huge surprise to anyone; and is far too short of offering solutions. So; we accept there is a problem; sometimes in the home; sometimes in public spaces; now what are we supposed to do about that? Talk to our kids; be fair an open and give them strategies to combat these negative and misleading ideas...but no real concrete mention of these strategies; no really detailed or significant helpful hints for parents working to coach their kids in navigating these issues as they grow up.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Grateful to have this book....By Juana ThomasSeveral other reviews mention that this book should be required reading for parents of multiracial Asian children or anyone with children in their lives. I completely agree. I would also go one step further and say that it should be required reading for expanding and deepening one's knowledge and understanding of white privilege and systemic racism. As a white parent of two multiracial Asian children; I found Chang's book deeply helpful; as well as humbling. I am grateful to have it; and have no doubt I will continue to refer back to it frequently over the coming years (I have many passages dog-eared and underlined). Chang says; "Talking about racial identities means we have to talk about how we look and are valued through a white lens;" and "constant and deep critique is the surest way to erode" {the race power hierarchy}. My goal after reading the book is to keep both of those actions at the forefront of my consciousness. As a parent; the book has caused me to think more deeply about what my children are experiencing and will experience and about ways I may be blind (particularly as a white parent) to the white racist frame that we live in. It has also made made me more determined both to continue to develop my own awareness as well as to find ways to help our children become aware of the white racist system; resist; develop strong; positive multiracial identities; and thrive. Not an easy or simple task; but such an important one - both for our own children; and for future generations.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An Important and Thoughtfully Researched BookBy Seattle TeacherRaising Mixed Race: Multi-racial Children in a Post-Racial World is a powerful book on an extremely relevant topic. Sharon Chang has fabulously researched the topic of raising multi-racial Asian children and gives history; current research and analysis so that readers can support the young children in their lives and community. She shows examples of how micro-aggressions; institutional racism and white dominant construct continue to harm our children. She shares language; tools and ideas to create social change. As both a teacher and parent this book has helped me to think about how I can work with others to address inequalities and racism and how important it is to not shy away from conversations on race even with the youngest of children.
