Exploring the concept of home education, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of how it is perceived and implemented across various countries, including the UK and USA. It delves into the unique discourses surrounding home schooling, providing insights into cultural and contextual factors that shape educational practices. Through its original account, the book highlights the diversity of home education experiences and the implications for learners and families.
Exploring the roots of inequality in education, this book delves into systemic issues that contribute to disparities in access and quality. It examines how socioeconomic factors, policy decisions, and institutional biases shape educational experiences and outcomes. By highlighting personal stories and statistical evidence, the author advocates for comprehensive reforms to create a more equitable system. The work challenges readers to rethink traditional views on education and consider innovative solutions for bridging the gap.
Exploring Race and Class in Global Educational Economies
Focusing on the inner workings of elite universities, this book explores the intersection of education and inequality. It highlights the significance of global brand identities in shaping perceptions and access to these institutions. Through current debates, it examines how privilege is constructed and maintained within the academic landscape, offering insights into the broader implications for society.
Ethnic Minority Students' Transitions To and From University
Focusing on the experiences of Black and Minority Ethnic students, this insightful text examines the challenges they face in higher education amidst ongoing discussions of race and class inequalities. It delves into the dynamics of relational competition for social and cultural capital, highlighting the strategies these students employ to navigate university life and the systemic barriers they encounter. The exploration provides a nuanced understanding of their struggles and resilience within academic environments.
Why is our education system unequal?How does race play a part?Is Britain still institutionally racist?Education remains the greatest indicator of life chances in Britain. What we study, where we study, and how long for shape all aspects of our lives. Our careers, our long-term health, our wealth and security are all moulded in the classroom.But who we are ultimately matters the most.In Race and Education , Professor Kalwant Bhopal shows how race still determines who gains the best education in Britain, and who falls by the wayside. Through case studies, original research and interviews with students, teachers, and academics alike, she reveals how the construction of privilege starts at a young with Whiteness taking some students on a gilded path from cradle to career, while many still struggle to build the futures they deserve.This book highlights how classrooms and lecture halls are at the centre of perpetuating white privilege - and how racism continues to exist in Britain.