Abstract
This article explores feminist interventions in urban school politics. First, it argues that the female contribution was an essential component to politics and policy making in the 120-year period that London had a single education authority. Second, it suggests that these women politicians were advocates of a cultural praxis that involved reforming institutions to change the trajectory of political consciousness in twentieth century Britain. Particular emphasis is given to a generational analysis of what was achieved by a long line of women struggling politically and the relevance of much of their political and educational agenda for politics today.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 56-74 |
Journal | Gender and Education |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 24 Jan 2013 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- education
- equality
- feminism
- gender
- generation
- Labour
- London
- politics
- policy-making
- school
- urban