51 pages 1 hour read

Monique W. Morris

Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

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Reviews & Readership

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Monique W. Morris's Pushout is widely praised for its compelling exploration of the systemic challenges faced by Black girls in the educational system. Reviewers commend Morris’s thorough research and powerful storytelling. Criticisms mention occasional repetition and a desire for more actionable solutions. Overall, the book is seen as an essential, eye-opening read for educators and policymakers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Pushout?

Readers who would enjoy Pushout by Monique W. Morris are those interested in social justice, educational equity, and Black feminist thought. Similar to the audience of Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow and Ta-Nehisi Coates' Between the World and Me, they seek to understand systemic challenges faced by marginalized communities.

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Reading Age

16+years

Book Details

Topics
Race / Racism
Education
Gender / Feminism
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Shame & Pride
Identity: Race
Society: Education
Genre
Education