Mental Institutions and Similar Phenomena Called Schools.

Fischer, Ronald W.

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Publication Date: 1971

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Mental Institutions and Similar Phenomena Called Schools

Fischer, Ronald W.

Personnel and Guidance Journal, 50, 1, 45-50, Sep 71

Mental institutions and public schools appear to have many similarities, and they often operate in ways that would seem contradictory to their philosophy. This article explores certain atrocities to the self" that result from programs that are intended to be beneficial but, in reality, often result in dehumanization. (Author)

Descriptors: Educational Environment, Institutional Environment, Institutional Role, Institutions, Psychiatric Hospitals, School Organization

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