Subverting the Power of Prejudice: Resources for Individual and Social Change

by Barnes, Sandra L.

• ISBN13: 9780830833399
• ISBN10: 0830833390
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-04-30
• Publisher: Intervarsity Pr

Summary

Prejudice. It's a serious problem whether you're on the giving or receiving end, no matter what kind it is--race, gender, age, status, wealth, looks or ability. It's serious not only because of the damage it does to all parties, but because we block what God wants to give us and what we need--his power and peace. Sandra L. Barnes helps us sort out why prejudice is unfair, what feeds our prejudices, how to overcome prejudice and how to avoid being victimized by discrimination. She brings together both theological insight and sociological research to help us recognize and disarm our prejudices and to bring healing to our broken personal and societal relationships.

Author Biography

Sandra L. Barnes (Ph.D., Georgia State University) is assistant professor of sociology and African American studies at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana

Table of Contents

Introduction: Preparing for Battle	7	(6)
Awakenings and Beginnings	13	(24)
We Are all God's Creation	37	(13)
Some Reasons Prejudices Exist	50	(41)
An Effective Mentor	91	(15)
Who is Affected by Prejudices?	106	(30)
Confronting Prejudices	136	(18)
Making a Change	154	(17)
Conclusion: From Prejudice to Power and Peace	171	(6)
Appendix A: Some Christians Speak About Prejudices: A Survey	177	(7)
Appendix B: How to Organize a Reconciliation Support Group	184	(3)
Appendix C: Suggested Reading and Films for Adults	187	(2)
Appendix D: Suggested Reading and Films for Children	189	(1)
Glossary of Primary Terms	190	(4)
Bibliography	194	(11)
Names Index	205	(1)
Subject Index	206	(7)
Scripture Index	213