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Book SynopsisTeachers in the UK are now required to promote ‘British values’ in schools to all pupils. This book draws on observations and teachers’ views to discuss issues of citizenship, social class, ethnicity, religion, counter-extremism and community cohesion, and the implications of this policy for teachers, students and society.
Trade Review"By asking how schools are conveying fundamental British values, Vincent explores the vexed and emotive space between xenophobia and xenophilia, with cutting edge theory and thoughtful empirical analysis. This is very much a book for the times." Catherine Doherty, University of Glasgow
Table of ContentsIntroduction: the promotion of fundamental British values ‘Managing’ diversity: policy and practice Citizenship, identity and belonging Researching the promotion of fundamental British values in schools Promoting British values in schools Morality, controversy and emotion in schools Conclusion: citizenship, values and belonging
