Acting White

The Ironic Legacy of Desegregation

By: Stuart Buck

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Paperback | 16 August 2012 | Edition Number 1

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The unintended consequences of desegregation

Commentators from Bill Cosby to Barack Obama have observed the phenomenon of black schoolchildren accusing studious classmates of &;acting white.&; How did this contentious phrase, with roots in Jim Crow-era racial discord, become a part of the schoolyard lexicon, and what does it say about the state of racial identity in the American system of education?

The answer, writes Stuart Buck in this frank and thoroughly researched book, lies in the complex history of desegregation. Although it arose from noble impulses and was to the overall benefit of the nation, racial desegegration was often implemented in a way that was devastating to black communities. It frequently destroyed black schools, reduced the numbers of black principals who could serve as role models, and made school a strange and uncomfortable environment for black children, a place many viewed as quintessentially &;white.&;

Drawing on research in education, history, and sociology as well as articles, interviews, and personal testimony, Buck reveals the unexpected result of desegregation and suggests practical solutions for making racial identification a positive force in the classroom.

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"'Buck reminds us that... everything is composed of light and shadow. Before we attempt to improve schools, we need to understand the impact of change on culture, on deeply ingrained habits and ways of thinking.' (Phil Brand, Washington Times)"

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Non-Fiction Society & Culture Social Groups Ethnic Studies Black & Asian Studies Social Issues & Processes Social Discrimination & Inequality Education Teaching of Specific Groups with Special Educational Needs Teaching of Students with English as a Second Language TESOL Ethnic Minorities & Multicultural Studies Schools & Pre-Schools

Philosophy & Theory of Education History Sociology & Anthropology

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Introduction	p. 1
Does "Acting White" Occur?	p. 9
Why Should We Care? How Peers Affect the Achievement Gap	p. 27
The History of Black Education in America	p. 41
What Were Black Schools Like?	p. 54
The Closing of Black Schools	p. 73
The Loss of Black Teachers and Principals	p. 99
The Rise of Tracking	p. 116
When Did "Acting White" Arise?	p. 125
Where Do We Go from Here?	p. 147
Notes	p. 163
Bibliography	p. 215
Index	p. 259
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