Routledge Schooling and Aspirations in the Urban Margins

Explore the complex realities of education through this detailed ethnographic study by Routledge. Set in an urban slum in India, this book examines how a State school functions as both a social and pedagogic institution. It provides deep insights into how schooling shapes the worldviews and aspirations of children living in urban margins. The text examines the lived experiences of children as they navigate marginality and exclusion. It looks at how these students negotiate the intersecting axes of caste, class, gender, and citizenship within the educational system. By studying the daily school experience, the book explains how power asymmetries between teachers and the local community influence the learning environment. This volume offers a clear look at the political dynamics at play in urban Indian education. It is a significant resource for those studying the social impact of schooling and the challenges faced by marginalized communities in the pursuit of education.