The infamous rise in characterizations of white women as Becky(s) is a modern phenomenon, different from past characterizations like the Miss Anne types. But just who embodies the Becky? Why is it important to understand, especially with regards to anti-racism and racial justice? Understanding that learning, moreover even discussing, dynamics of race and gender are oftentimes met with discomfort and emotional resistance, this creative, yet theoretical book merges social science analyses with literary short stories as a way to more effectively teach about the impact of whiteness and gender. Additionally, the book includes guiding questions so that readers can critically reflect on the behaviors of Becky(s) and how they impact the hope for racial harmony. Designed specifically for both educational spaces and the larger society, the author, an educational researcher and former classroom teacher, approaches the topic of race and gender, specifically whiteness and white women, in a nuanced manner. By borrowing from traditions found in critical race theory and teacher education, this book offers both counterstories and anecdotes that can help people better understand the dynamics behind race and gender.

IntroductionAcknowledgementsSection 1: Becky(s) as ColonizersChapter 1: The Makeover not the Takeover: Surviving the Becky Coup D'Etat, Darryl A. Brice and Derrick R. BroomsChapter 2: The Battle of the Elders: Queen Becky and the Table of Elders, Eligio Martinez Jr.Section 1: Guiding QuestionsSection 2: Becky(s) as Weaponized EmotionalitiesChapter 3: The Ultimate Superpower: Surviving Becky's Tears, Erica R. Wallace & Rachel KlineChapter 4: Attack of the 50-ft Becky, Kakali Bhattacharya and Paul MaxfieldSection 2: Guiding QuestionsSection 3: Becky(s) as Entitlement and PrivilegeChapter 5: The World According to Becky: An Inverse Chronology of Humanity in a Teacher Preparation Program, Justin P. JiménezChapter 6: This Ain't No "Wizard of Oz," Becky!, G. L. SarcedoChapter 7: Surviving Becky in Space, Melva R. GrantSection 3: Guiding QuestionsSection 4: Becky(s) as TerrorsChapter 8: Nightmare on Black Magic Street: The Reality Of Staying Woke, Rebecca George and Alexanderia SmithChapter 9: When you cross a Becky: A Monologue, Scott FarverSection 4: Guiding QuestionsSection 5: Becky(s) as Presumed Experts & Usurped AuthorityChapter 10: Waiting to Excel, Justine Lee and Autumn A. GriffinChapter 11: Racism: Becky's Dance Around the Other 'R-Word' in Student Affairs, Nolan L. CabreraSection 5: Guiding QuestionsSection 6: Becky(s) as Allies? Victims?Chapter 12: The Guilt of a Becky, Kara Mitchell ViescaChapter 13: "Aren't I Great!": The Tale of a Self-Presumed Heroic Becky, Kelly E. Demers and Aubrey Scheopner TorresChapter 14: White Lady, Korina M. JocsonSection 6: Guiding QuestionsSection 7: Becky(s) as ViolentChapter 15: Present tense: A Southern Gothic of Schooling, Kevin Lawrence Henry, Jr.Chapter 16: Slow Death by Becky: Cause, Asphyxiation, Shelby Dawkins-LawSection 7: Guiding QuestionsSection 8: Becky(s) as Manipulators and GaslightersChapter 17: Facing the Becky Within, Socorro MoralesChapter 18: When Mediocrity Fails to Shine: The Case of Becky the Mad Beckologist and Dejanae the Humanoid, Leta Hooper and Wyletta Gamble-LomaxChapter 19: Who is Dr. Farsa?, Luis Fernando MaciasSection 8: Guiding QuestionsConclusion