School-smart and Mother-wise

Working-Class Women's Identity and Schooling

Autori

• Wendy Luttrell

Parametri

Pagine

180pagine

Tempo di lettura

7ore

• Scienze sociali

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Focusing on the experiences of working-class women, the book reveals how American education systems disadvantage them from childhood through adulthood. It features personal narratives from diverse women detailing their school dropout experiences and their current pursuits in adult education for respect and identity. Wendy Luttrell analyzes the interplay between education and motherhood, exploring the complexities of working-class life and identity. The work also offers insights and suggestions for meaningful school reform to better support these women.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1997

(In brossura)