Learning to become a racially and culturally competent ally.

Abstract

The author analyzes her own process in learning to become a racially and culturally competent ally. In doing so Sleeter highlights many of the naive racial fears and stereotypes that “well-intended” white teachers often times bring into a diverse classroom, underscoring the ways in which racism has continuously benefited whites. The author outlines 5 stages of self-reflection she navigated through in the continual process of becoming a racially and culturally competent ally and provides examples of how White teachers can challenge racism and White privilege.