The Behavior of Social Justice

This seminal work utilizes the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to understand people's actions. It provides a framework for the study of social injustices that moves beyond just condemning others for their oppressive behaviors, outlining solutions that help work towards a more socially just society.

Natalie Parks is the program director of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program at Saint Louis University, USA. She has been working in the field of applied behavior analysis for over 25 years. She is currently sole or co-owner of four businesses, all dedicated to extending ABA and fighting for social justice. Francesca Barbieri first started her career as a special education teacher. In graduate school, she explored and developed a passion for DEI and training and development. She is currently working with children with disabilities as a school behavior analyst. Ryan Sain is an assistant professor at Mary Baldwin University, USA, where he teaches within the applied behavior analysis program. He earned his Ph.D. in 2005 from Washington State University and has been working in many sectors related to ABA since. Shawn Thomas Capell, is the Owner of Covenant 15:16 LLC, an agency with the mission to ensure all families, regardless of socioeconomic status receive the highest quality care possible. He holds a Master of Science degree in psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Beverly Kirby, works as an adjunct professor at Mary Baldwin University and West Virginia University, USA. She is one of the first Black women to sell her ABA business. Beverly currently co-owns additional businesses focused on extending ABA into other fields.

Introduction Part I: Let's Talk Behavior 01: What Science Believes 02: What is ABA? 03: Why Things Go Together 04: What is Behavior? 05: The ABC's of Behavior 06: Why We Do What We Do 07: Sometimes I Do, Sometimes I Don't 08: Them, But Not Me 09: You Said It, But Didn't Do It 10: Ready for Change 11: People Operate in Systems 12: The Behavior of Culture Part II: Social Justice with Individuals 13: Diversity and Inclusion 14: Equity and Access 15: Prejudice, Stereotypes, and Discrimination 16: Bias 17: Microaggressions 18: Privilege Part III: Social Justice with Institutions 19: What is an -ism? 20: Classism 21: Racism 22: Sexism and Genderism 23: Heterosexism 24: Ethnocentrism 25: Ableism Part IV: Making Change 26: Conclusion: Putting it Together