Social Movements and the Transformation of National Policy: Street and Working Children in Brazil
Anthony Dewees, Steven Klees
1995
1995
Abstract
Discusses the problems faced by street and working children in Brazil, problems often exacerbated by the educational system. Describes how grass-roots activism led to enactment of an exceptional progressive law protecting children's rights. Examines the failure of technical rationality as the foundation of mainstream educational planning.
Article
Abstract
Discusses the problems faced by street and working children in Brazil, problems often exacerbated by the educational system. Describes how grass-roots activism led to enactment of an exceptional progressive law protecting children's rights. Examines the failure of technical rationality as the foundation of mainstream educational planning.
Social Movements
Grassroots
Keywords
Class, Community Organizing, Latin America, Policy, Public Schooling
Theme
Social Movements Within; Through; and for Public Education