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Simulations and the dynamics of racial and gender gaps in civic competence
Author(s) -
Bernstein Jeffrey L.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
new directions for teaching and learning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.192
H-Index - 46
eISSN - 1536-0768
pISSN - 0271-0633
DOI - 10.1002/tl.290
Subject(s) - competence (human resources) , politics , gender gap , closing (real estate) , political science , sociology , psychology , public relations , social psychology , demographic economics , economics , law
This chapter discusses the benefits and constraints of a simulation‐based strategy for enhancing civic competence among introductory government students, an approach that shows promise for closing racial and gender gaps in political efficacy and participation.