Identity and Citizenship: Some Contradictions in Practice

British Journal of Educational Studies 52 (3):276-292 (2004)
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We argue that many current forms of anti-racist and multicultural teaching, whilst well-intentioned, nevertheless serve to 'fix' identities on children in ways which inhibit their agency and reinforce stereotypes. In our exploration of the issues we employ a wide range of theoretical ideas.

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