African-American Conceptions of Literacy: A Historical Perspective.

Harris, Violet J.

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ERIC Number: EJ456601

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Publication Date: 1992

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African-American Conceptions of Literacy: A Historical Perspective.

Harris, Violet J.

Theory into Practice, v31 n4 p276-86 Fall 1992

Sociohistorical analysis of literacy among African Americans notes that acquiring access to literacy has involved continuous struggle against unrelenting opposition from most segments of society. The article traces conceptions of literacy held by African Americans from 1700-1992, concluding that lessons from the past provide insight into current conditions. (SM)

Descriptors: Access to Education, Black Students, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Literacy, Politics of Education, Racial Discrimination, Social Influences, Sociocultural Patterns

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials

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Language: English

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