51 pages • 1 hour read
Monique W. MorrisPushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools by Monique W. Morris explores how American education systems marginalize and criminalize Black girls, pushing them out of learning environments and into confinement. Through a mix of scholarly analysis and personal interviews, Morris details the systemic biases, cultural stereotypes, and educational inequities that contribute to this "school-to-confinement pathway," and offers practical solutions to create supportive educational spaces for Black girls. The book contains discussions of traumatic experiences and systemic injustices.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
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 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.
RecommendedReading Age
16+yearsBook Details
Race / Racism
Education
Gender / Feminism
Emotions/Behavior: Shame & Pride
Identity: Race
Society: Education
Education