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Ogbu, John U. – 1978
This study examines the way in which the position of blacks in the American system of caste or racial stratification contributes to their lower school performance. It explores the myths and stereotypes that support the caste system and shows how they are translated into practices by school personnel. It probes into the responses of the minority…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Access to Education, Black Education, Cross Cultural Studies
