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Peer reviewedCarrington, Vicki; Luke, Allan – Language and Education, 1997
Argues that the sociological frameworks developed by Pierre Bourdieu provide a model for understanding the functions and consequences of literacies in the students' life paths. The article identifies implications for educators, administrators, curriculum developers, and teacher-educators, i.e., the need for broader public discussions and classroom…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Sociology, Folk Culture, Functional Literacy
