The Silent Violence: A Beautiful Mess is the result of what 16 students accomplished in a 10 week semester. The class was devoted to examining the way in which educational institutions both create and perpetuate inequalities between individuals and groups. All students bring to the classroom creativity that can be tapped and unleashed, if the instructor is willing to spend time emphasizing the importance of the material and the value of their students. It is the authors' hope that this book can inspire teachers, at every educational level, to believe in their students' unique potential and capacity for creativity.