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50 Years of ERIC
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Perry, Kristen H. – Journal of Language and Literacy Education, 2012
Sociocultural perspectives on literacy include various theories focused on the myriad ways in which people use literacy in context, which include a strong emphasis on power relations. Yet, these theories also have important differences, and many in the field of literacy do not clearly differentiate among them. I provide a critical overview of…
Descriptors: Literacy, Theories, Social Capital, Power Structure