Open AccessTransference of Ethnic Difference in School
Author(s) -
Serafín Aldea Muñoz
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
education policy analysis archives
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.727
H-Index - 46
ISSN - 1068-2341
DOI - 10.14507/epaa.v9n20.2001
Subject(s) - ethnic group , duality (order theory) , work (physics) , psychology , pedagogy , mathematics education , sociology , social psychology , mathematics , mechanical engineering , discrete mathematics , engineering , anthropology
This article attempts to compile those concepts relating to the duality equality—difference, which appears with increasing frequency in our schools. Respect for ethnic minorities, integration, and the need to affirm certain values are part of the rights of children and of all persons. Nevertheless, this work provides evidence of the gap between theory and reality in the classroom. We also examine the difficulty of reaching an agreement as to what should be understood as tolerance or equality, which must be translated into didactic practice through behaviors and actions which go beyond the typical educational treatment or mere information about this worldwide problem.