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Whistling Vivaldi: How Stereotypes Affect Us and What We Can Do (Issues of Our Time) Paperback – April 4, 2011

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The acclaimed social psychologist offers an insider’s look at his research and groundbreaking findings on stereotypes and identity.

Claude M. Steele, who has been called “one of the few great social psychologists,” offers a vivid first-person account of the research that supports his groundbreaking conclusions on stereotypes and identity. He sheds new light on American social phenomena from racial and gender gaps in test scores to the belief in the superior athletic prowess of black men, and lays out a plan for mitigating these “stereotype threats” and reshaping American identities.

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April 4, 2011
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5.5 x 0.7 x 8.3 inches
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0393339726
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978-0393339727
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"Conveys an understanding of why race remains such a powerful factor even in a society where racial discrimination is seen as abhorrent."
― Adam Serwer, American Prospect

"Startles, beguiles, and challenges as it exposes the myriad ways that threats to our identities exert a powerful stranglehold on our individual and collective psyche."
― Lani Guinier, Harvard University

"An intellectual odyssey of the first order―a true tour de force."
― William G. Bowen, former president of Princeton University and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

About the Author

Claude Steele is the provost of Columbia University. He is the author of numerous published articles and is a member of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Education, the American Philosophical Society, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ W. W. Norton & Company; Reprint edition (April 4, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0393339726
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0393339727
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.7 x 8.3 inches

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ShaSeli

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Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2018

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Let me first state with what lens I read this book-- I am an African American female K-12 teacher, with 32 years experience in a predominantly while public school. More importantly, I am a graduate of this predominantly white school district where busing was used to integrate the schools AND a graduate of Penn State University in the era of their being forced to increase minority enrollment and divest funds from South Africa. I read this book as part of my school faculty summer book club. I haven't read a book of this nature in MANY YEARS. I truly believe this 11 chapter book could have been easily written in much fewer chapters. As a scholarly work the authors premise was given and explained very well in the beginning of the book and as a read it just continued to speak about the various studies that proved the same point. The main idea of value that I gained from this book came in chapter 9 when the author surmised that "Interestingly, top-down decision making with stress on basic skills didn't work well in these schools." (The schools were low income in California where students have one or another ability-stereotyped identities.) The authors conclusions that stereotype identities have a definite impact on the success of various identity groups.

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C. Mortimer

Very powerful data presented in a very easy to follow way

Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2019

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I loved this book, and have already passed my copy on to others at work. It is chock-full of stories and study results that paint a very powerful story of racism and sexism in our society - including the impact of societal messages on our internal psyches. The story from the title grabbed me immediately, for example.

And while it discusses many academic studies, each one is presented in a context that makes them very intimate and impactful. It does not read like an overview of studies. It reads like a narrative of one person's journey through his lifetime. I would recommend it.

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Scott J Pearson

The concept of "stereotype threat" and why society will never overcome discord over identities

Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2020

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This book was written in 2010 and covers how individual psychology affects society concerning race, gender, mental illness, age, and other differences. Its intended audience seems to consist primarily of Americans. However, it seems like the United States has travelled a long journey since 2010, since the beginning of the Obama era. That journey seems to have spanned places both on and off the beaten path towards social equality. After finishing this book, I’m left to wonder what Steele’s thoughts are concerning this journey.

None of this invalidates any of the research Steele presents from the field of social psychology. He writes about studies showing how the mere mention of a racial or gender category can elicit better-or-worse test scores in college students. He also writes about his personal journey in trying to raise academic achievement in minorities in the college setting. The historical chain of research – brilliant in its design, meticulous in its handling, and clear in its presentation – is still abundantly relevant.

The last chapter – a surmise on whether we’ve reached a “post-racial” society (Steele says no) – seems very dated. Racial discord seems high at the moment I write this in 2020. Most citizens would now laugh at the notion that America has reached post-racial status. Such an observation seems in line with the findings of Steele’s research. “Stereotype threat” is the anxiety that a stereotype of bad outcomes for a group will apply in one’s own specific case. It can be observed in all races, genders, etc. It says simply that one’s identity matters and will continue to matter. Feeling stereotype threat is an innate part of being human. Steele sees that the only way to better the situation is embracing that identity and seeing its positive benefits.

This work has obvious impact for students as well as educators. It also contains insight for social leaders. Americans, living in an acknowledged “melting pot” society, will recognize behaviors that their friends, neighbors, and even themselves have in response to stereotype threat. Steele’s treatment is helpful in slowing down the continual flow of thoughts about this issue in order to see it more cleanly. I, for one, will be more deliberate in how I deal with those of different identity than me in certain social settings.

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Wendy G

Not enough practical advice

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2019

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I had to read this book for work. The author spends more time talking about experiments and his findings. It became very redundant. I was hoping for more practical advice on how to avoid stereotyping in my classroom and day to day life.

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Harriet Cannon, author of Mixed Blessings: A guide to Multicultural and Multiethnic Relationships

engaging expose -with realistic solutions-on how and why some women and minorities have failed to be the best they can be in tra

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2015

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I found this a well written, engaging expose -with realistic solutions-on how and why some women and minorities have failed to be the best they can be in traditional American educational and workplace systems. Claude Steele's recommended, mind shift for educators and the workplace and his mentoring suggestions are put forth in a way the audience can hear it, think about it , and employ corrective actions that can make a difference for minority youth, women and others with non mainstream cultural histories. This is an great academic piece of work. At the same time, research solutions are not the answer to every problem regarding inequality. I think Claude Steele's suggestions are most effective in large systems and may not be as effective in individual relationships where people are misunderstanding each other. The other thing, an elephant in the academic and employment living room is an honest discussion of how social class experience affects educational and professional success. We should be looking at social class in addition to race-appearance issues.

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Wet and moldy or dirty book. Poor quality.

Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2019

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Item arrived with mold or dirt, wrinkled like it was wet or pages were soaked in something. Poor quality. Not worth the price. Now I have to throw it away or figure out how to clean it. Allergic to mold. Disappointed with seller and the quality of this item sold. Should have thrown it away. Not worth the $8.

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Joanna Woodall

Really worth reading

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2016

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A really illuminating book which suggests that stereotyping is a universal human characteristic, practised by and affecting us all. It considers particularly the negative stereotypes perceived by women, older people, and African Americans. Through the use of numerous examples of psychological experiments, it demonstrates that the anxiety caused by the perception of negative stereotypes, and the energy involved in trying to overcome them, affects performance, particularly amongst those most invested in success, when faced with a very challenging task. It suggests ways in which the perception of negative stereotypes can be mitigated by institutions and society as a whole, and demonstrates that such changes remove the deficit in performance. The writing is lively and humane but somewhat repetitive in structure.

Phil

A book for the ages.

Reviewed in Canada on July 26, 2020

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Recommend to me by a friend, this book has become life altering. As a black man currently a PhD(c), I see myself and an explanation of so many of my own life experiences, both past and current, aptly explained. I am grateful for the new knowledge imparted to me and will pay this forward to the students in my College classes where I teach and to anyone else who will listen to me. Thank you.

Olga R

Altamente recomendable

Reviewed in Mexico on April 30, 2018

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Un libro muy útil y que todo el mundo debería leer. Es un buen análisis de cómo los prejuicios permean nuestras actitudes y nuestra afectividad de maneras insospechadas e inconscientes. Además es ameno, con muchos ejemplos y bien escrito.

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Samara

It open minds and eyes

Reviewed in Spain on August 29, 2018

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This book opened my eyes to all the racism we see nowadays and how we can stereotype without even noticing. It also shows how even "good cliches" might not be that good at all. Great read!

MARTHA FREYAT

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Reviewed in Mexico on April 9, 2019

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