Homeland Insecurities: A Critical Policy Analysis of the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act of 2006

Background/Context This article employs critical policy analysis as it examines the historical underpinnings of racialized policy discrimination in Detroit. It considers histories, discourses, and oppressive structures as it seeks to understand how policies have been and currently are implemented by Whites in predominantly Black urban areas. Focus of Study As we seek to understand how policy is constructed in relationship to predominantly Black communities, we argue that White actions toward Detroit are based on deep-rooted and historical biases, stereotypes, and fears of Blacks. Research Design We used critical policy analysis around the famed Milliken v. Bradley (1974) Supreme Court case to explore 20th century White American behaviors and policy regarding Black urban spaces, specifically in Detroit. Data Collection and Analysis We pull from political, educational, and legal literature surrounding Milliken I and critically examine prior research and policies related to the case. Conclusions/Recommendations Our analysis suggests that Milliken had a long-term deleterious impact on Black students (and families) in the city of Detroit, including the resegregation of separate and inequitable schools and the (re)entrenchment of White fears and stereotypes about Black Detroiters.

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What Space for Migrant Voices in European Anti-Racism?

Identity, Belonging and Migration ◽

10.5949/liverpool/9781846311185.003.0007 ◽

2008 ◽

pp. 120-133 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Çağla E. Aykaç

Keyword(s):

European Union ◽

Policy Analysis ◽

The European Union ◽

Critical Policy Analysis ◽

Critical Policy

Çaǧla E. Aykaç’s ‘What Space for Migrant Voices in European Anti-Racism?’ investigates the development of a critical policy analysis of the European Union.

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Value-Critical Policy Analysis

Interpretation and Method ◽

10.4324/9781315703275-21 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 322-337

Author(s):

Ronald Schmidt

Keyword(s):

Policy Analysis ◽

Critical Policy Analysis ◽

Critical Policy

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“The State Pulled a Fast One on Us”: A Critical Policy Analysis of State-Level Policies Affecting English Learners From District-Level Perspectives

Educational Policy ◽

10.1177/0895904818807324 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 33 (1) ◽

pp. 158-180 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Carrie Sampson

Keyword(s):

School Districts ◽

Policy Analysis ◽

English Learners ◽

State Level ◽

District Level ◽

Educational Opportunities ◽

Critical Policy Analysis ◽

Multiple Case ◽

Critical Policy

States’ increasing involvement in educational policy making can play a significant role in how school districts provide equitable educational opportunities. Guided by critical policy analysis, the purpose of this article is to examine state-level policy pertaining to English learners (ELs) from district-level perspectives. Based on interview and archival data from a multiple case study of three metropolitan school districts in different states, district-level perspectives illustrate how these state-level policies were symbolic, restrictive, or exclusionary toward ELs. The results also demonstrate ways that districts advocated, engaged, resisted, and navigated state-level policies and politics. Based on these findings, I argue that state-level policies and related politics can compromise school districts’ ability to provide ELs with adequate educational opportunities.

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