The Colour of Class: The educational strategies of the Black middle classes

Drawing on rich qualitative data, these internationally renowned authors reveal how Black Caribbean middle-class parents attempt to navigate their children successfully through the school system, and defend them against low expectations and other manifestations of racism/discrimination.

Author: Nicola Rollock, David Gillborn, Carol Vincent
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 11/28/2014
Pages: 220
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780415809825

About the Author

Nicola Rollock is Lecturer in Education and Deputy Director of the Centre for Research in Race and Education, University of Birmingham, UK.

David Gillborn is Professor of Critical Race Studies and Director of the Centre for Research in Race and Education, University of Birmingham, UK.

Carol Vincent is Professor of Education at the Institute of Education, University of London, UK.

Stephen J. Ball is Karl Mannheim Professor of Sociology of Education at the Institute of Education, University of London, UK.