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Mneesha Gellman

    Misrepresentation and Silence in United States History Textbooks
    Democratization and Memories of Violence
    Education Behind the Wall - Why and How We Teach College in Prison
    • An edited volume reflecting on different aspects of teaching in prison and different points of view. This book seeks to address some of the major issues faced by faculty who are teaching college classes for incarcerated students. Composed of a series of case studies meant to showcase the strengths and challenges of teaching a range of different disciplines in prison, this volume brings together scholars who articulate some of the best practices for teaching their expertise inside alongside honest reflections on the reality of educational implementation in a constrained environment. The book not only provides essential guidance for faculty interested in developing their own courses to teach in prisons, but also places the work of higher education in prisons in philosophical context with regards to racial, economic, social, and gender-based issues. Rather than solely a how-to handbook, this volume also helps readers think through the trade-offs that happen when teaching inside, and about how to ensure the full integrity of college access for incarcerated students.

      Education Behind the Wall - Why and How We Teach College in Prison
    • Democratization and Memories of Violence

      Ethnic Minority Rights Movements in Mexico, Turkey, and El Salvador

      • 242 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Focusing on the intersection of memory and social movements, this book examines how communities affected by violence utilize memory-based narratives to compel states to address cultural rights. It explores the role of shaming and claiming in linking historical injustices to current citizenship issues. Through six case studies from Mexico, Turkey, and El Salvador, the author illustrates how democratization influences citizen representation and how memorialization challenges state-led amnesia, providing marginalized groups with emotional leverage in advocating for minority rights.

      Democratization and Memories of Violence
    • Misrepresentation and Silence in United States History Textbooks

      The Politics of Historical Oblivion

      • 140 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Focusing on the representation of Native Americans and Mexican-origin im/migrants, this open access book analyzes U.S. high school history textbooks from the 1950s to 2022. It highlights the prevalence of narratives centered on White dominance, while documenting the gradual improvement in the portrayal of BIPOC perspectives. Through textual analysis and interviews with BIPOC students, the book reveals the detrimental effects of misrepresentation on youth identity. It advocates for a re-evaluation of U.S. history curricula to ensure diverse and accurate storytelling.

      Misrepresentation and Silence in United States History Textbooks