The everyday political perspective of teachers: vulnerability and conservatism
- 1 January 1988
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education
- Vol. 1 (2) , 125-142
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0951839880010202
Abstract
In this economically motivated modern age, when ‘it doesn't pay’ is sufficient reason for the abandonment of the best of causes, martyrs are almost extinct. Most teachers desire above all else a chance to earn a livelihood in peace. They will yield to almost anything rather than have a fight. Often they grumble among themselves and protest ‐ not too loudly lest it be heard by somebody in authority. Most teachers are cowards. Few really care enough for freedom, or any cause that can be defended only through freedom, to risk a comfortable position, litde official favors, or an increase in salary for it. [Beale, 1938, p. 58]Keywords
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