Letters to Marcia: A Teacher's Guide to Anti-Racist Education

Raj S. Gandhi is a professor of sociology at the University of Calgary.

The antithesis of Canada’s goal of multiculturalism is racism. All Canadians are conscious of it. The question is how to socialize Canadians into anti-racist attitudes and behaviour. One important agency of socialization is the education of young people in Canada’s schools. Thus, Lee has written this small practical book to assist Canadian educators in promoting anti-racist education. The book is a simple guide, and each instructor could start in his own way by asking the right questions regarding anti-racist education.

In the four short chapters and the conclusion, Lee analyzes racist situations, she explores strategies for change, and she advocates practical solutions to overcome problems that block effective teaching. The format of this inexpensive book could certainly assist anti-racist Canadian educators.

The Cross Cultural Communication Centre, which has produced this unique and alternative educational material on racism and immigrant settlement, will go a long way in working together with the community to develop resources and skills. It takes an important step toward finding an effective way to fight racism.