Recognition of boys as readers through a social justice lens
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The authors consider whether societal changes are making space for some working-class boys to go against the grain and foster positive reader identities, drawing on interviews with 30 Australian boys. But they do not consider the role of gender stereotypes.Abstract:
This paper considers whether societal changes are making space for some working-class boys to go against the grain and foster positive reader identities. Drawing on interviews with 30 Australian bo...read more
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Cool Guys, Swots and Wimps: The Interplay of Masculinity and Education.
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