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Cutts, Beth; Hooley, Tristram; Yates, Julia – Industry and Higher Education, 2015
This article explores the relationship between students' identities, their ideas about professional appearance and their anticipated transition to the world of work. It is based on a series of semi-structured interviews with 13 students from a vocationally-focused university in England. It was found that participants viewed clothing and appearance…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Students, Job Search Methods, Physical Characteristics
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Elliott, Dave; Hoyle, Kathryn – European Physical Education Review, 2014
This study examined barriers to Physical Education (PE) in a sample of Christian and Muslim schoolgirls attending UK comprehensive secondary schools. Also assessed was whether religion and school year (age) had any impact upon barrier strength and if school year × religion interactions existed. A questionnaire was developed and exploratory factor…
Descriptors: Barriers, Physical Education, Christianity, Muslims
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Dagkas, Symeon; Benn, Tansin; Jawad, Haifaa – Sport, Education and Society, 2011
This study reports on data from a larger-scale research project in one city in the West Midlands, England. The study was commissioned by the local education authority because of the rising incidence of parental withdrawal of Muslim girls from physical education. The aim was to provide evidence-based guidance to schools on improving the inclusion…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Muslims, Females, Focus Groups
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Swain, Jon – Gender and Education, 2002
Explored the role of clothing in expressing individual and collective identity among preadolescent English students. Results found that a relaxed enforcement of school uniforms created space for students to use clothing to gain recognition, generate common bonds, and share interests within peer groups. Clothing and footwear were used as an…
Descriptors: Clothing, Dress Codes, Foreign Countries, Interpersonal Relationship
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Blair, Ann; Aps, Will – Education and the Law, 2005
This article considers the position of religion in schools in England and Wales in light of the recent decision in "The Queen on the application of SB v Headteacher and Governors of Denbigh High School". This held that the refusal to allow a pupil to wear the jilbab was a breach of her rights under the European Convention for the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Civil Rights, Student Diversity, Religion