White Middle-Class Identities and Urban Schooling
Author | : D. Reay |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 2011-03-31 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780230302501 |
ISBN-13 | : 0230302505 |
Rating | : 4/5 (505 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis White Middle-Class Identities and Urban Schooling by : D. Reay
Download or read book White Middle-Class Identities and Urban Schooling written by D. Reay and published by Springer. This book was released on 2011-03-31 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.