Abstract
This article examines parent involvement (PI) as a ritual system using Turner's concept of root paradigms. Through a twofold analysis, I argue that the highly ritualized nature of PI practices creates a group identity among mainstream parents and schools that marginalizes diverse families. First, I point out three root paradigms in the ritual system of PI. Second, I provide an empirical example using the experiences of Haitian immigrant parents in greater Boston.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 404-421 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Anthropology and Education Quarterly |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2011 |
Keywords
- Immigrants
- Parent involvement
- Rituals
- Schools
- Social class
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education
- Anthropology