Parental involvement in schools. A study of resources, mobilization, and inherent inequality Cover Image

Parental involvement in schools. A study of resources, mobilization, and inherent inequality
Parental involvement in schools. A study of resources, mobilization, and inherent inequality

Author(s): Bogdan Mihai RADU
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Universitatea din Bucuresti, Facultatea de Sociologie si Asistenta Sociala
Keywords: socialization; parental involvement; socio-economic inequality; mobilization

Summary/Abstract: In this article I explore issues of parental involvement in school activities in former communist countries of South Eastern Europe. Although parents with higher socio-economic status feel more efficacious and thus get involved more, I argue that successful mobilization by schools may result in more representative parental involvement, extending beyond mere socio-economic inequalities. I my analysis I employ multi-national survey data collected through a project entitled Advancing Educational Inclusion and Quality in South East Europe.

  • Issue Year: 2/2011
  • Issue No: 02
  • Page Range: 103-115
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: English