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Peer reviewedEvans, Ronald W.; Avery, Patricia G.; Pederson, Patricia Velde – Clearing House, 2000
Presents a cultural analysis of the process by which controversial subject matter in social studies remains deemphasized or omitted. Examines research related to taboo topics in schools. Notes that the closer and more meaningful a topic is to students' lives, the more likely it is to be taboo. Offers practical suggestions for teachers to explore…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Cultural Background, Cultural Context, Curriculum
