Chris Drew (PhD)

Dr. Chris Drew is the founder of the Helpful Professor. He holds a PhD in education and has published over 20 articles in scholarly journals. He is the former editor of the Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education. [Image Descriptor: Photo of Chris]

10 Genre Conventions, Explained

Genre conventions are established rules, traits, characteristics, and elements that are commonly associated with and accepted within a particular genre of art, literature, film, or other forms of media. A simple definition comes from Christine Nord (2018): “Genre conventions are the result of the standardization of communication practices. As certain kinds of text are used

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25 Paternalism Examples

Paternalism refers to a practice or attitude where individuals, organizations, or governments make decisions on behalf of others, purportedly for their best interests, often without their input or against their will. The term suggests that those in power act like a “patriarch” (or father), determining what they believe is best for the “children” or those

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Race Socialization: Definition and 4 Key Elements

Race socialization refers to the parenting and community child-rearing practices of a racialized community that implicitly or explicitly teach children of a racial group about their identity, place in society, and expectations of race relations. The topic is most extensively examined by African-American scholars who have studied how African-American parents and communities communicate with their

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25 Diversity and Inclusion Examples

“Diversity and Inclusion” is a term that encompasses a wide range of initiatives, policies, and practices within organizations and societies aimed at promoting and embracing the presence of individuals from varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These differences can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs,

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