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“It is particularly important to note that, in a democracy, education has never been concerned only with supplying the needs of the economy or ensuring effective socialisation; it also has strong traditions of preparing for citizenship, extending possibilities for learning and promoting social progress.”

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Book:Feminisms in Education: An Introduction
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Feminisms in Education: An Introduction

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