Culturally Responsive and Socially Just Leadership in Diverse Contexts

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Socially Just and Culturally Responsive Leadership Within Counseling and Counseling Psychology: A Grounded Theory Investigation

“…Whereas contemporary research has identified similar leadership actions (Hargons et al, 2017; Lopez, 2015; McKibben et al, 2017; Theoharis, 2007; Wang, 2018), the current findings offer a broader understanding of those actions. Of all the actions and findings within this socially just and culturally responsive leadership, the inclusion of group-systems was the most distinct contribution to both the counseling-specific and socially just and culturally responsive leadership literature, given the lack of accounting for group-system dynamics in leadership at large, especially socially just and culturally responsive leadership (Lopez, 2016; McKibben et al, 2017).…”

“…Alternatively, it could be part of associations’ or institutions’ strategic planning for or self-evaluation of socially just and culturally responsive leadership practices (Hargons et al, 2017; Singh et al, 2010). By providing various stakeholders with the current findings, time for self-reflection, and evaluations of themselves and/or their groups, associations, or organizations, counseling professionals can further develop and revise ways to advance SJCRCL-based practices (Lopez, 2016; Hargons et al, 2017).…”

“…For example, culturally responsive leadership is purported to involve theorizing leadership using a culturally responsive framework, interpreting one's leadership through a culturally responsive lens, and enacting leadership that is culturally responsive (Lopez, 2015(Lopez, , 2016Santamaría, 2014;Santamaría & Santamaría, 2015). Lopez (2016) built upon such assertions in the development of her culturally responsive leadership model, which consisted of four components: critical selfreflection, construction and deconstruction, agency and action, and support and sustenance. Each of these four elements centered around learning and unlearning all forms of discrimination, inequity, and oppression.…”

“…Similarly, social justice leadership is argued to involve developing a culture that promotes and engages in social justice advocacy and change to ensure that social, cultural, political, historical, and economic systems account for equity and are held accountable (Hargons et al, 2017;Theoharis, 2007;Wang, 2018). Moreover, it is argued that critical culturally responsive and socially just leadership must seek and demand social change by disrupting and challenging the majoritarian and subjugating systemic powers that negatively influence all communities, but disproportionally affect marginalized communities (Hargons et al, 2017;Lopez, 2015Lopez, , 2016Theoharis, 2007;Wang, 2018). To date, much of the socially just and culturally responsive leadership scholarship is conceptual, within the realm of education, or focused on the experiences and practices of a particular identity and community (Furman, 2012;Hargons et al, 2017;Lopez, 2015, Theoharis, 2007Wang, 2018).…”

Global Citizenship Education and Social Justice for Immigrant Students: Implications for Administration, Leadership, and Teaching in Schools

“…Few leaders and teachers in today's schools have acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills needed to work effectively in culturally diverse educational settings through conventional teacher education or professional development programs (Lopez, 2016). Many do not feel confident to work with students whose cultural and linguistic backgrounds differ from theirs, though scholars and practitioners have clearly indicated that this type of professional training and praxis is critical for providing newcomer students the pedagogic, linguistic, social, cultural, and psychologic support and services they needed (Khalifa, Gooden & Davis, 2016;Leblanc, 2017;Shields, 2010;Yong, Madsen, & Yong, 2010).…”