This monograph places the science and ideology of eugenics in early twentieth century Portugal in the context of manifestations in other countries in the same period. The author argues that three ...factors limited the impact of eugenics in Portugal: a low level of institutionalization, opposition from Catholics and the conservative nature of the Salazar regime. In Portugal the eugenic science and movement were confined to three expressions: individualized studies on mental health, often from a ‘biotypological’ perspective; a particular stance on racial miscegenation in the context of the substantial Portuguese colonial empire; and a diffuse model of social hygiene, maternity care and puericulture.
Education for Social Justice is a statement of the role of education in promoting social justice. Drawing on research, this book explains what social justice is, presents the argument that democracy ...requires a commitment to social justice, and shows what action steps need to be taken to ensure social justice is achieved within education and society more broadly. The text presents research and concrete examples to examine the social justice issues facing society today. Some of the social justice topics explored include access to higher education, informal education (such as museums and art galleries) and adequate civic education, and racial and gender discrimination within education, as well as access to healthcare and the vote, which impact students’ learning. It explores specific research and action for each of these elements and, at the end of the book, provides potential paths forward to improve social justice outcomes. This timely book encourages readers to consider what we can do to enhance social justice in education and society. It is important reading for pre-service teachers, particularly those studying teaching for social justice, social studies education, and educational policy and politics, as well as for in-service teachers who want to make a difference.
Editorial Bradburne, James M
Museum management and curatorship (1990),
02/2021, Volume:
36, Issue:
1
Journal Article
Peer reviewed
After a long, difficult and uncertain 2020, the new year has finally begun – welcome to the first issue of 2021. The year unfortunately begins as it started, and much of the world is still living ...under some form of restrictions, and the global economy is still being devastated by the pandemic. We cannot stand back from the issues the world is currently facing – exclusion; racialisation; climate change; economic inequality – and we too are often an expression of systemic asymmetries of power and privilege. So what can we do? First, we can voice our support for those fighting for change, and acknowledge the necessity of actively reflecting on our roles in supporting unsustainable or indefensible practices. Second, we can use our platform to amplify voices and experiences within museums that are under-represented, if represented at all. Third, in addition to producing special issues (such as our issue on Social Justice, and last year’s issue on Climate Change) we can highlight the articles published in our archive that have regained relevance in the current political context, or that shine a light on how we came to be where we are today.
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