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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 47-54 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of Special Education |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - May 2008 |
Abstract
This article focuses on the special situation of children from low socioeconomic backgrounds and children from immigrant backgrounds within the German school system. This analysis presents an overview of research results showing a strong overrepresentation of these two minority groups within the special education system, particularly within special schools for students with learning difficulties. The authors emphasize the exclusionary and inclusionary processes within the German school system, showing that the strong tendency toward homogeneous grouping in German schools leads to disadvantages for minority students.
Keywords
- Comparative education, Cultural context, Economic factors, Ethnicity, Family environment, German school system, Immigrants, Learning disabilities, Minority groups, Poverty, School segregation, Socioeconomic status, Special education
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Sciences(all)
- Education
- Medicine(all)
- Rehabilitation
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In: Journal of Special Education, Vol. 42, No. 1, 05.2008, p. 47-54.
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