Can the Liberal State Support Cultural Identity Schools?.

McDonough, Kevin

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ERIC Number: EJ576585

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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Can the Liberal State Support Cultural Identity Schools?

McDonough, Kevin

American Journal of Education, v106 n4 p463-99 Aug 1998

Explores issues related to state support for cultural identity schools, schools with educational practices and aims designed to reinforce a particular cultural identity. Drawing a distinction between "strong" and "moderate" cultural identity schools, the article considers contextual factors a liberal state may consider in the legitimate support of moderate cultural identity schools. (SLD)

Descriptors: Context Effect, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Background, Cultural Differences, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Financial Support, Government Role, Liberalism, Minority Groups, Public Schools, Racial Identification, School Choice, School Role, Urban Schools

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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