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Peer reviewedAvery, Patricia G.; And Others – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1992
Presents study results exploring the potential of a civics curriculum in developing a willingness to acknowledge the civil liberties of unpopular groups. Includes an overview of research on political tolerance and literature focusing on the shortcomings of traditional civics curricula. Argues that adolescence is an ideal period for teaching issues…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Citizenship Education, Civil Liberties, Curriculum Development
