Making Sense of the Complexity of Social Identity in Relation to Achievement: A Sociological Challenge in the New Millennium.

O'Connor, Carla

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ERIC Number: EJ679986

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Publication Date: 2001

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Making Sense of the Complexity of Social Identity in Relation to Achievement: A Sociological Challenge in the New Millennium.

O'Connor, Carla

Sociology of Education, p159-68 2001

Argues that inadequate explanations about why academic performance is socially stratified lies with the failure to make sense of the complexity of social identity. Refers to articles in the 2001 theme issue of Sociology of Education to provide examples. Discusses need for further study on childrens' performance in U.S. schools. (CAJ)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Blacks, Cultural Influences, Cultural Traits, Culture, Educational Sociology, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnicity, Gender Issues, Racial Factors, Social Capital, Social Stratification

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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