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Rom (Gypsy), Merime, and the Schools.

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Vogel, Albert W.; Elsasser, Nan – Theory into Practice, 1981

A high percentage of Rom (Gypsy) families do not send their children to school. Most Rom in the United States are illiterate. Rom families believe that from the viewpoint of their culture, formal education is a destructive force. The strictures that govern their everyday lives influence standards of personal cleanliness, food preparation, sex…

Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Cultural Isolation, Cultural Traits, Ethnic Bias

The Meaning and Status of International Studies in West-African Schools.

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d'Almeida, Irene Assiba – Theory into Practice, 1982

In West Africa, international studies were overstressed under colonial rule, while native African traditions and languages were neglected. Educational reforms are underway to remedy that situation. In the United States, national studies have been overemphasized and global education underemphasized. (PP)

Descriptors: African Culture, African Languages, Colonialism, Cultural Awareness