Introduction: The Paradox of Getting Ahead
Introduction: The Paradox of Getting Ahead
This introductory chapter sets out the book's purpose, which is to explore the impact of school failure on the identity formation of youths who find themselves at the bottom of a vastly differentiated educational hierarchy. “These kids,” as they are referred to here, are variously labeled with terms like troubled, at-risk, and low achieving. The chapter also discusses the paradox of getting ahead as well as the book's theoretical foundations and arguments and methodology. An overview of the subsequent chapters is presented.
Keywords: school failure, identity formation, youths
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