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Cultural congruence and unbalanced power between home and school in rural Ghana and the impact on school children.

Authors :
Masko, Amy L.
Bosiwah, Lawrence
Source :
Comparative Education. Nov2016, Vol. 52 Issue 4, p538-555. 18p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

This ethnographic inquiry examines the cultural congruence between home and school in rural Ghana, exploring the cultural norms of child-rearing practices within families and the institution of schooling. The data illustrate both the agreement between home and school in regard to discipline practices and instruction in morality, while simultaneously highlighting a power differential between home and school. The authors highlight the power dynamics between home and school, and discuss the burden children bear in managing the home–school relationship in rural Ghana. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03050068
Volume :
52
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Comparative Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
118731287
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/03050068.2016.1220123