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Racism and Shalom

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This chapter will discuss how institutional racism impacts student achievement and the psychological well-being of marginalized populations of students, particularly African American boys. The personal beliefs and stereotypical views of teachers can also impact the success or failure of their Black male students. Christians who are called to teach should recognize the pain of those who are disenfranchised and allow the Spirit to work through them as they create educational environments which welcome all students and demonstrate the spirit of Shalom.

Blessed are those who keep justice, and he who does righteousness at all times!

(Psalm 106: 3 NKJV)

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    Michelle R. Cox

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Cox, M.R. (2017). Racism and Shalom. In: Lee, H., Kaak, P. (eds) The Pedagogy of Shalom. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-2987-5_5

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