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This book explores how researchers have developed the theories of Nancy Fraser, asking how social justice within the education system can be enhanced, and a more equitable education system achieved. The chapters in this book were originally published in Taylor and Francis journals.

Do people make friends with those who are culturally and socially different to themselves? Friendship and Diversity explores the social relationships of adults and children living in highly diverse localities in London. The authors examine how social class and ethnic difference affects the friendships of children in primary schools and their parents. The book draws on original and in-depth conversations 8 and 9 year olds about their classroom ...

Teachers in the UK are now required to promote 'British values' in schools to all pupils. This book draws on observations and teachers' views to discuss issues of citizenship, social class, ethnicity, religion, counter-extremism and community cohesion, and the implications of this policy for teachers, students and society.

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Do people make friends with those who are culturally and socially different to themselves? Friendship and Diversity explores the social relationships of adults and children living in highly diverse localities in London. The authors examine how social class and ethnic difference affects the friendships of children in primary schools and their parents. The book draws on original and in-depth conversations 8 and 9 year olds about their classroom ...

This book draws on research of middle class parents' choice of childcare, providing an in-depth analysis of consumer and producer behaviour in the childcare marketplace, and encompasses broader issues such as social class, gender, and parenting.

How do race and class intersect to shape the identities and experiences of Black middle-class parents and their children? What are Black middle class parents' strategies for supporting their children through school?

This lecture argues that there is a need for researchers and practitioners to deconstruct understandings of what constitutes 'good' parental behaviour in relation to educational settings, and instead to engage with the diversity of perspectives which families from different social class and ethnic groups bring to the education of their children.

This book answers questions regarding the issue of social justice in education. Its central theme is the formation and development of learner and teacher identifies within the education system. It examines the ways in which particular social groups experience learning and teaching, evaluating the role that education has to play in addressing social justice concerns. Divided into three sections, this book covers theoretical debates in social ju...

This work examines the factors that shape and influence home-school relations. At its heart is an analysis of parent-teacher relationships in an inner city borough, drawn from case studies of five primary schools and a parents' centre. Interviews with parents are revealing windows into parents' views on a range of issues, including curriculum, discipline and parents' relationships with their children's teachers., The author also considers teac...

* How do parents and professionals experience their involvement with locally-based education groups?* Who joins local groups and who gets involved in campaigns?* What do their experiences of 'including' themselves tell us about public participation and citizenship today?Carol Vincent focuses upon the neglected topic of lay activity in relation to education. She describes the experiences and motivations of parents involved in a variety of grass...

The annual consideration of appropriations bills (regular, continuing, and supplemental) by Congress is part of a complex set of budget processes that also encompasses the consideration of budget resolutions, revenue and debt-limit legislation, other spending measures, and reconciliation bills. In addition, the operation of programs and the spending of appropriated funds are subject to constraints established in authorising statutes. Congressi...

Various issues regarding monuments have generated both controversy and lawsuits. Issues include the size of the areas and types of resources protected, the inclusion of non-federal lands within monument boundaries, restrictions on land uses that may result, the manner in which the monuments were created, the selection of the managing agency, and other legal issues. Courts have upheld both particular monuments and the President's authority to c...

With the issue of childcare high on the New Labour agenda, this is a subject that is often in the media spotlight, and one that will continue to spark heated debate both in the UK and around the world. This book presents a substantive study of childcare policy and practice, examining middle class parents' choice of childcare within the wider contexts of social class and class fractions, social reproduction, gendered responsibilities and concep...

This text examines the factors that shape and influence home-school relations. At its heart is an analysis of parent-teacher relationships in an inner city borough, drawn from case studies of five primary schools and a parents' centre. Interviews with parents are revealing windows into parents' views on a range of issues, including curriculum, discipline and parents' relationships with their children's teachers., The author also considers teac...

This book answers questions regarding the issue of social justice in education. Its central theme is the formation and development of learner and teacher identifies within the education system. It examines the ways in which particular social groups experience learning and teaching, evaluating the role that education has to play in addressing social justice concerns. Divided into three sections, this book covers theoretical debates in social ju...