Cultural Reproduction in Fiji: Who Controls Knowledge/Power?.

Bullivant, Brian M.

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Publication Date: 1983-Jun

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Cultural Reproduction in Fiji: Who Controls Knowledge/Power?.

Bullivant, Brian M.

Comparative Education Review, v27 n2 p227-45 Jun 1983

Sees the presence of ethnic groups in a polyethnic society as giving rise to the "pluralist dilemma in education." Reviews Fiji's demographic, economic, and ethnic composition (50% Indian, 45% Fijian). Discusses Fijian education in terms of its history, the school curriclum and evaluation methods. Describes Indian fears of Fijian control. (BRR)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Access to Education, Comparative Education, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Groups, Ethnic Relations, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Indians, Minority Groups, Politics of Education, Power Structure

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Fiji

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