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Direct linkSangar, Maninder; Howe, Julia – Educational Psychology in Practice, 2021
The cultural construct 'shame' (sharam) is cited as an oppressive force that controls and perpetuates patriarchal structures within particular cultures. 'Shame' and the related construct 'honour' (izzat) are believed to be key instruments for the oppression of women. Research has suggested that shame prevents women from South Asian communities…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Asians, Females, Social Influences
Shah, Saeeda; Iqbal, Muhammad – British Journal of Sociology of Education, 2011
The South Asian diaspora and its impact on the lives of dispersed communities is a complex phenomenon finding expression in a range of issues and debates. However, the nature and scale of the challenges and issues vary in each case and context, and even over generations. These issues become more sensitive and poignant when underpinned by cultural…
Descriptors: School Choice, Single Sex Schools, Females, Beliefs
