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Covering

In the book Covering, Kenji Yoshino introduces the concept of “covering." To cover is to downplay aspects of our identity that make us different from mainstream society. The following excerpts (a blend of material from the book’s preface and first chapter) introduce the concept of covering and why it is important.
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Kenji Yoshino
Grade Level
6-8 9-12
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anitapizzo 4 years 7 months

Can you advise how to cite this article?

Learning for J… 4 years 7 months

Hi, anitapizzo! We ask that you cite Teaching Tolerance and include a link to this page. Depending on the style you use, the citation will differ. Thank you!

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