
Description
Honorable Mention, Sex & Gender Section Distinguished Book Award, given by the American Sociological Association
The surprising reasons parents are opting out of the public school system and homeschooling their kids
Homeschooling has skyrocketed in popularity in the United States: in 2019, a record-breaking 2.5 million children were being homeschooled. In The Homeschool Choice, Kate Henley Averett provides insight into this fascinating phenomenon, exploring the perspectives of parents who have chosen to homeschool their children.
Drawing on in-depth interviews, Averett examines the reasons why these parents choose to homeschool, from those who disagree with sex education and LGBT content in schools, to others who want to protect their children's sexual and gender identities. With eye-opening detail, she shows us how homeschooling is a trend being chosen by an increasingly diverse subset of American families, at times in order to empower--or constrain--children's gender and sexuality.
Ultimately, Averett explores how homeschooling, as a growing practice, has changed the roles that families, schools, and the state play in children's lives. As teachers, parents, and policymakers debate the future of public education, The Homeschool Choice sheds light on the ongoing struggle over school choice.
Product Details
Publisher | New York University Press |
Publish Date | May 04, 2021 |
Pages | 272 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9781479891610 |
Dimensions | 8.9 X 6.0 X 1.0 inches | 0.9 pounds |
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Reviews
"Through powerful interviews and discerning prose, The Homeschool Choice examines why more and more U.S. parents decide to homeschool their children. In an era when the rhetoric of choice and individualism loom large, Kate Averett brilliantly shows how parents' beliefs about childhood, gender, and sexuality lead a diverse group of families to decide that their children are best off "opting out" of public school. Averett astutely reveals what is at stake for society when the brunt of the labor of homeschooling and children's moral upbringing falls largely on mothers. Thought-provoking and beautifully written, The Homeschool Choice is a must-read for anyone interested in the challenges of parenting, role of government, and future of public education."--Caitlyn Collins, author of Making Motherhood Work: How Women Manage Careers and Caregiving
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