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Performing Working-Class Identity in Composition: Toward a Pedagogy of Textual Practice
- Source :
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College English . Sep 2006 69(1):30-51. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- Drawing on students' literacy autobiographies, this article critiques the premise that academic discourse and working-class identity are not only static but also in complete opposition. The author argues for a more performative theory of class, a theory that would, she explains, recognize that academic discourse creates social class distinctions through processes that can be critiqued and reshaped.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0010-0994
- Volume :
- 69
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- College English
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ751748
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers