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ERIC Number: EJ576585
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-0195-6744
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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