Intersectionality in Educational Research

Reviews / Votes

"Useful for policy makers, higher education and student affairs scholars, and research methods instructors, Intersectionality in Educational Research is for 'those interested in intersectionality's theoretical contributions who are seeking practical research methods to advance certain lines of inquiry'. Further, the book is particularly functional for scholars-burgeoning and established-in search of concrete examples of intersectionality applied in the field of education. Whether assessment directors engaging in large-scale studies, doctoral candidates grappling with methodological decisions, or researchers striving to capture complexities within groups, across groups, and at the intersections of groups, this book provides clear and descriptive accounts of the methodological and theoretical processes of applying intersectionality. The text also serves as a companion to materials centered on identity development, learning theory, educational systems, organizational theory, and multiculturalism."

The Review of Higher Education

"In Intersectionality in Educational Research, Dannielle Joy Davis, Rachelle J. Brunn Bevel, and James L. Olive have brought together an impressive body of work to illustrate the power and importance of intersectionality in educational research. Drawing from the complex nature of intersectionality, the editors bring together their work in four parts: methodologies, K-12 education, postsecondary education, and academe. In each of these contexts, which almost mirror levels of an ecological system, the book presents unique challenges. The editors have assembled work highlighting both the dynamics of identity and methodological insight. The introduction is also an indispensable part of this volume. It offers a clear and concise review of the history of the term intersectionality and how it has been applied as a theoretical framework. For someone new to the field, the book provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject. For those more familiar, this collection represents a useful compendium of work indicative of the complexity in the field. As a whole, Intersectionality in Educational Research is a unique contribution and brings together a variety of research and perspectives on a term that is quickly becoming a centerpiece of discussion in identity theory and the social contexts of education.

Teachers College Record

"This collection of research articles underscores the importance of understanding the intersections between race, class, and gender for educational policy, practice, and research. The book will be a great asset for anyone working to enhance educational equity and access."

Dr. Margaret L. Andersen

University of Delaware

"This book offers a comprehensive, complex and well-organized overview of intersectionality as a tool for critical inquiry and analysis and highlights its usefulness as a theoretical perspective and a qualitative and quantitative methodology. Incorporating examples relevant to a variety of disciplines and considering educational issues that range in relevance from K-12 to higher education, this book is a must read for policy makers, researchers, educators, administrators, practitioners, advocates and others vested in understanding the intersections of social disparities such as race, class, and gender and the ways in which such intersections shape the educational experiences and outcomes of marginalized populations. Whether your knowledge of intersectionality reflects that of a novice or seasoned scholar, you will find this book enthralling and the reflective questions at the end of each chapter thought provoking."

Yvette Murphy-Erby, Associate Dean, Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences

University of Arkansas

"Intersectionality in Educational Research is an ambitious book designed to introduce readers to definitions and uses of intersectional theory in studying educational policy, practice, and theory. The editors have brought together scholars who employ intersectional theory in empirical and theoretical projects that span K-12 and higher education, students and faculty, and research approaches. This book is an ideal text for readers seeking to enter the scholarly conversation about intersectionality in education research."

Kristen Renn, Professor of Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education (HALE) in the Department of Educational Administration

Michigan State University