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Citizenship

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Citizenship - from schools to the process by which immigrants become British citizens.

Citizenship - Laurie Taylor explores the way in which children are being taught about 'fundamental British values' and the process by which immigrants become British citizens.

Citizenship - Carol Vincent,  Professor of Sociology of Education, explores the way in which children are being taught about ‘fundamental British values’ such as democracy and tolerance. Does this government imposed requirement too easily result in a celebration of reductionist symbols and stereotypes of Britishness - 'tea and the Queen'? Also, David Bartram, Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Leicester, takes a critical look at a  UK ‘citizenship process’ which subjects immigrants to a test designed to enhance their participation in British political and civic life. Does it work?  

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