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Bernstein and the Explanation of Social Disparities in Education: A Realist Critique of the Socio-Linguistic Thesis
- Source :
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British Journal of Sociology of Education . Nov 2006 27(5):539-553. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- Can an explanation of the origins of social disparities in educational achievement be assisted by a critical examination of Bernstein's sociology? This central question is approached by a consideration of the status of Bernstein's socio-linguistic thesis. The focus is on the nature of the explanations provided. The paper asks: What is the explanatory force of Bernstein's structuralism? What is the relationship between Bernstein's sociological explanations and Vygotskian psychological explanations? What are the effects for pedagogy of cognitive socialization mediated by language-use consistent with Bernstein's theory? The answers to these questions may pose a challenge for sociologists of education engaged with Bernstein's sociology.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0142-5692
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- British Journal of Sociology of Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ753291
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Evaluative