Robin Truth Goodman
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Dr. Robin Truth Goodman is a Professor of Literature at Florida State University
. Trained as a comparatist
and as a scholar in postcolonial studies
, Goodman specializes in the issues of critical pedagogy
, feminism
, and postcolonial theory. One of her books, World, Class, Women (Routledge, 2003) was considered a "pathbreaking book" that "examines how theory and literature can be used to reclaim feminism, schooling, and economic justice as part of a broader effort in imagining a global democratic public sphere" by Henry A. Giroux
, a leading scholar of education.
Her recent work also includes a book on Post-September 11 US policies and another acclaimed book on the need for feminist theory
to reclaim the public sphere
.
Radical Caucus and is also on the editorial board of Pakistaniaat: A Journal of Pakistan Studies
.
Florida State University
The Florida State University is a space-grant and sea-grant public university located in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is a comprehensive doctoral research university with medical programs and significant research activity as determined by the Carnegie Foundation...
. Trained as a comparatist
Comparative literature
Comparative literature is an academic field dealing with the literature of two or more different linguistic, cultural or national groups...
and as a scholar in postcolonial studies
Postcolonialism
Post-colonialism is a specifically post-modern intellectual discourse that consists of reactions to, and analysis of, the cultural legacy of colonialism...
, Goodman specializes in the issues of critical pedagogy
Critical pedagogy
Critical pedagogy is a philosophy of education described by Henry Giroux as an "educational movement, guided by passion and principle, to help students develop consciousness of freedom, recognize authoritarian tendencies, and connect knowledge to power and the ability to take constructive...
, feminism
Feminism
Feminism is a collection of movements aimed at defining, establishing, and defending equal political, economic, and social rights and equal opportunities for women. Its concepts overlap with those of women's rights...
, and postcolonial theory. One of her books, World, Class, Women (Routledge, 2003) was considered a "pathbreaking book" that "examines how theory and literature can be used to reclaim feminism, schooling, and economic justice as part of a broader effort in imagining a global democratic public sphere" by Henry A. Giroux
Henry Giroux
Henry Giroux, born September 18, 1943, in Providence, Rhode Island, is an American cultural critic. One of the founding theorists of critical pedagogy in the United States, he is best known for his pioneering work in public pedagogy, cultural studies, youth studies, higher education, media studies,...
, a leading scholar of education.
Her recent work also includes a book on Post-September 11 US policies and another acclaimed book on the need for feminist theory
Feminist theory
Feminist theory is the extension of feminism into theoretical, or philosophical discourse, it aims to understand the nature of gender inequality...
to reclaim the public sphere
Public sphere
The public sphere is an area in social life where individuals can come together to freely discuss and identify societal problems, and through that discussion influence political action...
.
Publications and Scholarly Activities
Author of five books, Goodman has also published extensively in academic journalsand anthologies and also frequently shares her expertise through presentations at academic conferences and through public talks. Goodman is a member of the MLAModern Language Association
The Modern Language Association of America is the principal professional association in the United States for scholars of language and literature...
Radical Caucus and is also on the editorial board of Pakistaniaat: A Journal of Pakistan Studies
Pakistaniaat: A Journal of Pakistan Studies
Pakistaniaat: A Journal of Pakistan Studies is a peer-reviewed open access academic journal established in 2009, which covers research on Pakistan-related topics. It is published triannually by the English Department of the University of North Texas and is also sponsored by the American Institute...
.