September 12, 2025Journal on Ethnopolitics and Minority Issues in EuropeOpen Access

Book review: Teaching Social Justice Using Postcolonial Texts: Encountering Pedagogies of Discomfort in Practice

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The book emphasizes teaching social justice through the use of postcolonial texts, guiding educators in their approach.
It reveals that pedagogies of discomfort foster critical thinking and self-reflection among students, enhancing their learning experience.
The review discusses how these pedagogies can effectively challenge oppressive narratives in education, encouraging diverse perspectives.
By incorporating postcolonial texts, educators can engage students in meaningful discussions about equity and justice in contemporary society.

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This book review explores the role of postcolonial texts in teaching social justice, highlighting pedagogies of discomfort in education.

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Teaching Social Justice Using Postcolonial Texts: Encountering Pedagogies of Discomfort inPracticeEdited by Geraldine Balzer, Teresa Strong-Wilson, and Anne BurkeSpringer, 2023ISBN 978-3-031-34830-3 (hardback)ISBN 978-3-031-34833-4 (paperback)ISBN 978-3-031-34831-0 (eBook)

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Maarit Jaakkola (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d44b2231b076d99fa54241 https://doi.org/10.53779/maja0808

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This book review explores the role of postcolonial texts in teaching social justice, highlighting pedagogies of discomfort in education.

Book review: Teaching Social Justice Using Postcolonial Texts: Encountering Pedagogies of Discomfort in Practice

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Book review: Teaching Social Justice Using Postcolonial Texts: Encountering Pedagogies of Discomfort in Practice

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