Faculty as Social Justice Change Agents: Reviewing Motivators, Barriers, and Approaches

Authors

  • Kelly Fallon Northern Kentucky University Author
  • Kayla Ritter Rickels Northern Kentucky University Author

Keywords:

College Teaching, Higher Education, Social Justice

Abstract

Access to higher education in the U.S. has often been limited to those with privileged identities, perpetuating privilege and oppression. Learners need exposure to social justice ideas to promote equity. Faculty can be change agents, creating conditions for social justice education. This literature review examines barriers to social justice pedagogy in higher education and approaches to overcome them. The authors outline the history and motivators for social justice education, faculty barriers, and interventions.

Published

2024-09-03