Mapping the literature: Social justice and education Prepared for the Social Justice Research Collective by Peter McInerney 20 August 2004 Communication Dr Peter McInerney School of Education Flinders University GPO Box 2100 Adelaide South Australia 5001 Email: peter.mcinerney@flinders.edu.au 1 Mapping the literature: Social justice and education Introduction So many books and articles address the issue of social justice and schooling that it is virtually impossible to map the field. What follows is an outline of references that I have found useful in pursuing my own research interests in the field of public education and school reform for social justice. Like any map, certain features are given prominence and others do not appear on the landscape. I have divided the references into six sections: firstly, those which are concerned with the broad philosophical and political orientations to social justice; secondly, those which look more specifically at social justice within an educational context; thirdly, which those which focus on policy frameworks and discourses; fourthly, those which address particular forms of social injustice, oppression and educational disadvantage associated with class, ethnicity, gender etc; fifthly; those which offer resources, ideas and strategies for transforming unjust practices at the system, school and classroom level; and, sixthly, writings of particular relevance to teacher education programs. A detailed list of references accompanies this overview. Philosophical and political orientations The idea (or ideal) of social justice does not have a single or universally accepted meaning. Diverse views and orientations are embedded in discourses which are historically and culturally constituted and which reflect competing political endeavours. Not only is the very notion of social justice a contested one but it seems to coexist with a range of ideas and expressions about equality, fairness and human rights. Ryan (1993) provides a good overview of the various interpretations ranging from Plato and Aristotle to libertarians, such as Mill, Bentham and Hume and 20th century theorists such as Rawls and Nozic, all of whom sought to establish some universal principles of justice. Starr’s (1991) critique of the political orientations to social justice informed by conservative, liberal and socialist positions is another good starting point. See also Wren (1977), Sturman (1997), Warnke (1993), Rizvi (1998), MacIntyre (1985 & 1988) and Beilharz (1989) for a review of major traditions of social justice. Other texts focus on specific interpretations and principles of social justice, e.g. Rawls (1973) ‘justice as fairness’, Nozic’s (1976) ‘justice as deserts’ and the utilitarian approaches to justice (Riddel, Baron and Wilkinson, 1998). See Howe (1997) for a comprehensive outline of libertarian traditions and Troyna and Vincent (1995) for a critique of liberal approaches. For a Marxist reading refer to West (1990). Walzer’s (1996) notion of ‘spheres of justice’ offers a pluralist approach. More recent interpretations have been influenced by postmodernist, poststructuralist, feminist understandings, e.g. ‘justice as recognition’ (Fraser, 1995; Gale & Densmore, 2000) and ‘justice as mutuality’ (Gewirtz, 1995). The current emphasis on cultural aspects has led to a major debate about the relative merits of recognitive and redistributive approaches to social justices. Refer to Tully (2000) and writings by the major protagonists Nancy Fraser (1995) and Iris Marion Young (1997). Concerns about the displacement of social class have been expressed by Mac an Ghaill (1997) and Phillips (1997). Education and social justice These philosophical and political orientations are especially relevant to schooling because a particular stance on social justice can have profound implications for resourcing, curriculum content and 2 perspectives and educational decision-making processes. Sturman (1997) provides a good overview of social justice theories and issues in the context of Australian education. However, the best starting point is Connell’s (1993) ‘Schools and Social Justice’ which explores the notion of a hegemony and makes a case for curriculum reform based on redistributive justice. For a discussion of theories of reproduction and resistance see Giroux (1983 & 1985). Mills and Gale (2002) provide an Australian example of the ways in which schools contribute to social inequalities and Rist (2000) discusses the relationship between social class, teacher expectations and school failure. These themes are picked up in Smyth, Hattam, Edwards et al (2000) ‘Listening To Me I’m Leaving’ that tells the stories of early school leavers in South Australia. Troyna and Vincent (1995) and Griffiths (1998a & 1998b) examine the way the social justice discourse is being conceptualised in the UK. Griffiths outlines a set of principles to guide socially just curriculum. Refer to Walker (2003) for a discussion of a ‘capabilities’ approach to social justice in education. Followers of Freire will be drawn to ‘Pedagogy of the Oppressed’ (1996) and a range of writings which elaborate on liberation theology, cultural action for freedom and critical pedagogy. Gale and Densmore’s (2000) book on the cultural politics of schooling addresses the notion of ‘recognitive justice’ and offers practical strategies for schools and teacher educators. Policy frameworks and discourses (Australia, US, UK) Educators have to engage with officially sanctioned responses to social justice reflected in the policies of State and Federal governments and, increasingly, global policies. Several writers specialise in the field of policy sociology. For an excellent account of the ways in which educational policies in Australia have been developed by the state in response to broader economic, political and cultural changes refer to Taylor, Rizvi, Lingard and Henry (1997). Chapter 7, which focuses on difference, social justice and educational policy, is especially relevant. ‘School Reform in Hard Times’ by Knight, Lingard and Porter (1993) examines the impact of economic rationalist thinking on social justice policies in the 1990s. Australian and UK writers who have explored the problematic coalition of social justice and the market include Connell (1998), Lingard (1997) Gewirtz, Ball and Bowe (1995), Sikes and Vincent (1998) and Marginson (1997). For an analysis of social justice policies in South Australia refer to Moore (1995) and McInerney (2000); for Queensland see Lingard and Garrick (1997). Oppression, injustice and educational disadvantage Many writers are concerned with specific forms of injustice and oppression; e.g. those arising from the classed, gendered and racialised experiences of individuals and groups and those related to disability. What follows is a very short list of texts on (a) poverty, welfare, social class and socioeconomic disadvantage (b) gender and patriarchy (c) racism, ethnicity and cultural difference (d) students with disabilities. (More recently, attention has been given to homophobia and issues pertaining to gay rights. This is a neglected research area in Australia.) Poverty, welfare, social class and socioeconomic disadvantage Historically, the causes of social injustices and educational disadvantage have been attributed to material inequalities arising from the political economy—hence the emphasis on social class and the capitalist system. For an excellent analysis of the poverty and the growing gap between the ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots’ in Australia refer to Fincher and Nieuwenhuysen (1998) and Borland (1998). If you still believe that Australia is an egalitarian society read McGregor (1997) ‘Class in Australia’. Birrell et al (1997) describe the extent of welfare dependency and poverty. 3 Mark Peel’s latest book, ‘The lowest rung’ (2003), is a compelling, if somewhat disturbing account, of the impact of unemployment and welfare dependency on ‘rust belt communities’ in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. Pat Thomson’s ‘Schooling the rust belt kids’ (2002) describes the scene in Adelaide’s northern and western suburbs. Connell (1994, 2003) has explored the relationship between poverty and schooling and Comber (2000) has focused on the links between literacy achievement and socioeconomic disadvantage. For a disturbing account of the American scene read Kozol’s (1991) book, ‘Savage inequalities’. There are some good ethnographies in this field—none better than McLaren’s (1995) ‘Life in Schools’, Weis’s (1990) ‘Working class without work’ and the Willis (1977) classic Learning to Labour’. Gender and patriarchy Again the literature field is extensive. Matters pertaining to patriarchy and inequalities for girls have been abiding concerns for Australian writers such as Kenway and Willis (1990), Yates (1993), Henry and Taylor (1993) and Gilbert (1996) and for American writers such as Fraser (1996) and Young (1997). For an analysis of gender agendas in Australia refer to Hayes and Lingard (2003) and for a description of a whole school approach to gender reform see Blackmore, Kenway et al (1996). Read Whitehead (2000) for an analysis of gender representation in the Junior Secondary Review in South Australia. Fine and Weis (1995) and Obrien (1984) address the intersecting nature of oppression (class, race and gender). In more recent times the reframing of gender equity policy has led to new studies about the supposed educational disadvantage for boys. See Yates (1997) for a critique. Racism ethnicity and cultural oppression Injustices confronting indigenous Australians are well documented in recent reports, e.g. the national inquiry into the separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children (Commonwealth of Australia, 1997a). The impact of racism on educational achievement and life chances of minorities is well documented. McConnochie, Hollinsworth and Petmann (1998) and Moore (1993a, 1993b) have shown how a culture of racism has excluded indigenous Australians from the benefits of ‘white’ society and effectively denied them any real measure of equality of opportunity. Vast et al (1996) analyse factors behind the persistence of racism in Australia. For accounts of racism and race theories from US writers see McCarthy (1990), McLaren (1995) and Taylor (2000); for the UK refer to Troyna (1997), Troyna and Carrington (1990) and Gilborn and Kirton (2000). The latter offers an interesting account of the relationship between racism, underachievement and white working class boys. Issues concerning ethnicity, educational disadvantage and multicultural education have been raised by Kalantzis and Cope (1984), Rizvi (1991, 1993), Singh (1998) and Sleeter and McLaren (1995). Students with disabilities Again the field is extensive. Equity issues concerning students with special needs have been analysed by Carpenter (1993), Johnstone and Perry (1993) and Rizvi and Lingard (1996). Resources and strategies for transforming unjust practices The literature here covers whole school reform, broader systemic changes and curriculum change to promote socially just schooling. This topic is addressed in some detail ‘Schooling For a Fair Go’ by Smyth, Hattam and Lawson (Eds.) (1998). 4 Whole school reform The literature in this field includes some good ethnographic studies. See in particular Goodman’s (1992) study of Harmony School in the US and May’s (1994) account of Richmond Road School in New Zealand. The whole school approach in Australia has been strongly influenced by the philosophies and practices of the Disadvantaged School Program (DSP) and the National Schools Network (NSN). Refer to Connell, Johnston and White (1991), Johnston (1993) and Lingard (1998) for an evaluation of the DSP and its changing focus. See Harradine (1996) for an overview of the NSN model of school change. For a whole school reform approach to social justice in action in South Australia refer to Kay and McSherry (1991) and McInerney (2001). Apple and Beane (1995) present a model of a democratic school and Smyth (1996) describes a socially just alternative to the selfmanaging school. Curriculum and pedagogy Alternatives to current arrangements are encompassed in such notions as (a) critical pedagogy, e.g. Bigelow (1992), Freire (1993a & 1995a), Carlson and Apple (1998), Shor (1992) (b) critical literacies, e.g. Brady (1994), Giroux (2002) and Johnson and Reid (1999) (c) democratic curriculum, e.g. Carr (1998), Kaplan (2000) Goodman and Kuzmic (1997) (d) critical multiculturalism, e.g. May (1994) and McLaren (1995). Curriculum responses to poverty are addressed by Hatton (1996) Kavanagh (1994), Levin (1995), Brotherhood of St Laurence (1990), Hattam et al (1996). For strategies to increase parent decision making and draw on funds of knowledge in communities see Hanafin and Lynch (2001) and Moll et al (1992). System/government responses For an insight into system initiatives and legislative procedures refer to policy documents of State and Federal education departments—child protection, sexual harassment and discrimination, antiracism, students with disabilities, social justice action plans—largely a thing of the past—Aboriginal education, multiculturalism, education of girls, curriculum frameworks etc. Teacher education Several writers challenge prevailing technical conceptions of teachers’ work and urge for reform in teacher education. Giroux (1985b) makes a case for teachers as transformative intellectuals and Freire 1998) speaks of teachers as cultural workers. Cochran-Smith (1991) asserts that teaching for social justice should be the core of teachers’ work, even if it means teaching ‘against the grain’. She also claims that the most important goals of teacher education programs are social responsibility, social change and social justice (1994). In a similar vein Nieto (2000) argues that equity needs to be placed to the forefront and centre of teacher education and Zeichner (1993) writes of connecting teacher development to the struggle for social justice. Mahony and Hextall (1997 & 1998) critique the reconstruction of teacher training agencies in the UK from a social justice perspective and Lingard and Mills (2003) point to the potential of productive pedagogies to further social justice goals of teaching. The Education for Social Justice Project (1994) provides a South Australian example of how teachers can engage students in the struggle for social justice. See also O’Donoghue et al (1993) on teaching for social justice and Mills (1997) on creating spaces for student and teacher resistance to social injustice. 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