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ERIC Number: EJ450777
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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Reference Count: 0
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Liberating Subject Matters.
McMurtry, John
Canadian Social Studies, v26 n2 p54-55 Win 1991
Examines the conflict between the "politically correct" movement and educational "traditionalists." Suggests that the "politically correct" view seeks to purge sexism, racism, and economic classism, whereas traditionalists desire to inject values into education. Identifies the one-sidedness of each position. Argues for bringing the controversy to the classroom, to reawaken education to intellectual discovery. (SG)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Back to Basics, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Moral Values, Social Bias, Social Studies, Social Values
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Politically Correct Communication