The Cultural Politics of Identity: Student Narratives from Two Mexican Secondary Schools.

Herr, Kathryn; Anderson, Gary L.

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ERIC Number: EJ574451

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Publication Date: 1997

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The Cultural Politics of Identity: Student Narratives from Two Mexican Secondary Schools.

Herr, Kathryn; Anderson, Gary L.

International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, v10 n1 p45-61 Jan-Mar 1997

Provides an analysis of the identity construction of students in two Mexican secondary schools within the structural, cultural, and informational resources that schools provide. Explores the lack of congruence between the resources educational institutions provide students and their daily struggles to construct personal and occupational identities. Uses two case studies. (DSK)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Cultural Context, Cultural Education, Educational Environment, Educational Resources, Ethnicity, Foreign Countries, Gender Issues, Personal Narratives, Politics, Secondary Education, Self Concept, Sex Differences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Mexico

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