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20880 - Historical Foundations and New Directions: 21st Century Sociology of Education

Sat, August 9, 2:00 to 3:30pm, Swissotel, Floor: Concourse Level, Zurich A

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How have the historical foundations of the sociology of education shaped our current understanding of educational processes and outcomes? How can landmark works in the sociology of education be reinterpreted and extended to address persistent inequalities? How can scholars bridge past contributions with future directions in the field? What enduring questions and persistent gaps remain in our field despite decades of research? In what ways are new methodological advances expanding our capacity to analyze educational phenomena? What role should the sociology of education play in addressing the 21st century educational landscape? This session examines the historical foundations, theoretical shifts, and methodological advances of the field and explores calls for the field to move in particular directions.

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