Rebecca Raby: 2 books
School Rules
Obedience, Discipline and Elusive Democracy
Language: English
Release Date: April 28, 2012
How much say should students have in shaping their schools' disciplinary cultures? Should they have the power to weigh in on contentious issues like favouritism, discrimination, ‘no hats’ rules, and zero tolerance? What if pupils disagree with their teachers and administrators on certain rules?...
Smart Girls
Success, School, and the Myth of Post-Feminism
Language: English
Release Date: January 3, 2017
Are girls taking over the world? It would appear so, based on magazine covers, news headlines, and popular books touting girls’ academic success. Girls are said to outperform boys in high school exams, university entrance and graduation rates, and professional certification. As a result, many in...