White Middle-Class Identities and Urban Schooling
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Government, Social Policy, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Ethnic Studies
| Author: | D. Reay, G. Crozier, D. James | ISBN: | 9780230302501 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK | Publication: | March 31, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
| Author: | D. Reay, G. Crozier, D. James |
| ISBN: | 9780230302501 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK |
| Publication: | March 31, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Language: | English |
This book examines experiences and implications of 'against-the-grain' school choices, where white middle class families choose ordinary and 'low performing' secondary schools for their children. It offers a unique view of identity formation, taking in matters like family history, locality and whiteness.
This book examines experiences and implications of 'against-the-grain' school choices, where white middle class families choose ordinary and 'low performing' secondary schools for their children. It offers a unique view of identity formation, taking in matters like family history, locality and whiteness.
