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Motivating People from Privileged Groups to Support Social Justice

Presents a theoretical perspective for understanding what may motivate people from privileged groups to support diversity and social justice, discussing and examining the complexities and limitations of three main sources of motivation: empathy, moral and spiritual values, and self-interest. Educational strategies are suggested to address these sources of motivation. (SM)

• Author/Creator: Goodman, Diane J.
• Date Published: Dec
• Journal/Secondary Title: Teachers College Record
• Number: 6
• Volume: 102
• Year: 2000

This resource is cataloged under:

• Network/channel: NCCRESt: Practices: Diversity Practices
• Subject: Empathy
• Subject: Higher Education
• Subject: Moral Values
• Subject: Motivation
• Subject: Multicultural Education

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