Learning under ferris wheels and big tops: comparing the education of Australian show and circus people
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Article Title | Learning under ferris wheels and big tops: comparing the education of Australian show and circus people |
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Article Category | Article |
Authors | |
Author | Danaher, Patrick Alan |
Journal Title | Journal of Nomadic Studies |
Number of Pages | 8 |
Year | 1999 |
Place of Publication | Kaduna, Nigeria |
Abstract | [Abstract]: Australian travelling show and circus people constitute two distinct groups of occupational travellers. Commonalities between the groups include their deviation from the 'norm' of fixed residence, with consequent challenges for conventional, site-based schooling, and their pride in distinctive cultural traditions. Differences include divergent patterns of itinerancy, social categorisation and institutional organisation and lobbying power, with resultant disparities in educational provision. Educational decision makers need to understand these kinds of commonalities and differences if groups such as Australian show and circus people are to have access to equitable and meaningful opprtunities and experiences. |
Keywords | Australia, big tops, circus people, ferris wheels, show people, Traveller education |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 440699. Human geography not elsewhere classified |
390203. Sociology of education | |
390301. Continuing and community education | |
Public Notes | There are no files associated with this item. |
Byline Affiliations | Central Queensland University |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9y011/learning-under-ferris-wheels-and-big-tops-comparing-the-education-of-australian-show-and-circus-people
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