Edward Elgar Publishing Models of Secondary Education and Social Inequality - Book

Explore the complex relationship between schooling and social status with this academic study from Edward Elgar Publishing. As the third volume in the prestigious eduLIFE Lifelong Learning series, this book offers an international comparative perspective on how social inequalities develop throughout secondary schooling careers. The text provides a thorough investigation into the ways social origin and prior performance impact educational paths. By examining tracking and differentiation in secondary education, the research explores how these systems might produce and reproduce inequalities in opportunities. This work is designed for researchers and students looking to understand the short- and long-term effects of educational structures on social mobility and opportunity. Through a detailed comparative lens, the book examines the mechanisms that drive educational differentiation. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding how secondary school models influence the lifelong learning trajectories of individuals across different international contexts.