Sound Off! Staring Down Stereotypes

Author:
Lawrence M. Lesser
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Volume/Issue:
Volume 107: Issue 8
Page(s):
568–571
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5951/mathteacher.107.8.0568
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Grade(s) or Audience, Grades 9-12, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth, Math Topic, Other Topic, Teaching and Learning Instruction

Stereotypes are encountered in many contexts in society and are often reflected in the humor of a community. Mathematics can be a powerful tool to help break down remaining harmful stereotypes in our society and build our capacity to pursue equity and justice.

Contributor Notes

Lawrence M. Lesser, lesser@utep.edu, is a professor at The University of Texas at El Paso and a founding co-editor of Teaching for Excellence and Equity in Mathematics, the journal of the NCTM affiliate organization TODOS: Mathematics for ALL.

(Corresponding author is Lesser lesser@utep.edu)
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The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Inc. All rights reserved. 2014
Page Count:
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Article Category:
Research Article
Print Publication Date:
01 Apr 2014
Online Publication Date:
Apr 2014
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