Social studies, citizenship education, and the search for an American identity: An argument against a unifying narrative.
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Wayne Journell, Assistant Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: One of the more haunting images from George Orwell’s (1949) 1984
is that of the protagonist, Winston Smith, altering official government
history on behalf of the Party as part of his responsibilities at the Ministry
of Truth. Orwell viewed the mandating of a singular, unquestionable
historical record detestable enough to include within a cautionary
tale of unabated totalitarianism, yet students in public schools across
the United States are continually being exposed to a singular national
narrative within their social studies classrooms. This narrative does
not necessarily come from a formal plan of indoctrination, but from
tradition and the belief that schools have a responsibility to promote a
unified message of what it means to be an American citizen.
Social studies, citizenship education, and the search for an American identity: An argument against a unifying narrative.
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Language: English
- Date: 2011
- Keywords
- social studies, citizenship education, education, social studies education, american identity, political science, democratic participation, civic participation