ABSTRACT

Ongoing racial disparities in the work and retirement experiences of older adults are well documented. Assisting students to recognize the impact of these disparities, however, is only the first step toward addressing these systemic concerns. Empowering students to investigate root causes of these disparities is also needed to move toward identifying ways to dismantle institutional racism and create more equitable systems. Anti-racist pedagogy, with its attention to historical/political context and fostering skills for critical analyses and social change, offers educators a framework from which to introduce and explore these issues. While the concept of anti-racism is not new, current events have brought it to the forefront, offering a unique opportunity to engage students in anti-racist work. The following demonstrates how anti-racist pedagogical methods may be applied in gerontology using the example of teaching about later life work and retirement.

摘要

老年人工作和退休经历中持续存在的种族差异有据可查。然而，帮助学生认识到这些差异的影响只是解决这些系统性问题的第一步。还需要授权学生调查这些差异的根本原因，以寻找消除机构种族主义和创建更公平系统的方法。反种族主义教学法注重历史/政治背景，培养批判性分析和社会变革的技能，为教育工作者提供了一个框架，可以从中引入和探索这些问题。虽然反种族主义的概念并不新鲜，但时事已将其带到了最前沿，为学生参与反种族主义工作提供了独特的机会。