1st Edition
Ethnicity and Education in England and Europe Gangstas, Geeks and Gorjas
202 Pages
by
Routledge
202 Pages
by
Routledge
202 Pages
by
Routledge
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Ethnicity and Education in England and Europe examines where, when and how minority ethnic groups miss out on educational opportunities. Through a combination of comparative, quantitative and qualitative methodologies and the showcasing of new research, it provides a fresh approach to examining the long-standing debates over ethnicity, and in particular ethnic differences in educational... Read more
Chapter 1 Ethnic Relations Across Europe; Chapter 2 Ethnic Relations in the UK; Chapter 3 Education and Ethnicity in England; Chapter 4 Gypsies and Travellers, Perceptions and Experiences of Secondary Education; Chapter 5 Young People's Lives in Northcity: Gangs, Homes and Racism; Chapter 6 Young People, Ethnicity and Schooling in Northcity; Chapter 7 Ethnicity and Education in Europe, Comparisons and Case Studies;
Biography
Ian Law is Director, CERS (Centre for Ethnicity and Racism Studies) at the University of Leeds, UK; Sarah Swann is Reader and Research Fellow in the Department of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Leeds, UK
'Politicians may say multiculturalism is dead, but this fine scholarly book which delves deep into the fascinating worlds of a vibrant new generation of ethnically diverse young people shows they are here to stay! A must for politicians, policy makers, teachers and researchers who really care about exploding the myths of race, education and migration.' Heidi Safia Mirza, Institute of Education, University of London, UK
