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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1996
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The Problem of Individualism in Family-School Policies.
Lareau, Annette; Shumar, Wesley
Sociology of Education, extra iss p24-39 1996
Criticizes recent educational and sociological literature for its optimistic assessment of family-school programs. Maintains that these studies fail to address observable differences in parents' educational skills, occupational and economic flexibility, social networks, and positions of power. Illustrates these problems with examples from an ethnographic study. (MJP)
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational Innovation, Educational Trends, Elementary Education, Family (Sociological Unit), Family Involvement, Family Programs, Family School Relationship, Higher Education, Parent Background, Parent School Relationship, Program Effectiveness, Role of Education, Social Differences
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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