The Disproportionate Representation of African Americans in Special Education
@article{Patton1998TheDR, title={The Disproportionate Representation of African Americans in Special Education}, author={J. Patton}, journal={The Journal of Special Education}, year={1998}, volume={32}, pages={25 - 31} }
The overrepresentation of African American children and youth in special education programs for students with learning disabilities, severe emotional or behavioral disabilities, and mental disabilities has remained a persistent reality even after more than 20 years of recognition. After reviewing these recurring patterns, a critical-theory mode of inquiry is used to discuss how certain basic assumptions, world-views, beliefs, and epistemologies used by some special education knowledge producers… CONTINUE READING
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