“For those parents from lower-class and minority communities[who] have had minimal experience in negotiating dominant, external institutions or have had negative and hostile contact with social service agencies, their initial approaches to the school are often overwhelming and difficult. Not only does the school feel like an alien environment with incomprehensible norms and structures, but the families often do not feel entitled to make demands or force disagreements.”
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Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot
Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot is an esteemed American educationalist and sociologist. Born in 1944, she is known for her profound insights into educational and social issues. Her research focuses on educational inequality, adolescent development, and educational policy. more
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