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This article explores the inherent normative nature of what on the surface appears to be neutral empirical research. Direct and indirect normative influences exercised by empirical research are demonstrated using the example of the PISA studies: (1) their desire to provide knowledge which can help steer policy, (2) the normative nature of their didactical concepts and educational theory, (3) the idea derived from the sequence of studies of adapting classroom instruction to conform with the conc…
Die Stadt Birmingham (England) kann auf eine lange Tradition in der Gleichstellungspolitik verweisen. Im folgenden Beitrag werden die vier Arbeitsgruppen des Amtes Equalities Division vorgestellt, die sich mit den Themenfeldern Ethnizität (Race), Geschlecht (Gender), Behinderung sowie Information und Forschung beschäftigen.