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The politics of school choice in two countries with large private-dependent sectors (Spain and Chile): family strategies, collective action and lobbying

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posted on 2023-06-08, 11:25 authored by Xavier Rambler, Óscar Valiente, Carla Frías
In many countries choice of school is an increasing concern for families and governments. In Spain and Chile, it is also associated with a long-standing political cleavage on the regulation of large sectors of private-dependent schools. This article analyses both the micro- and the macro-politics of choice in these two countries, where low-status 15-year-old students record a significant segregation. At the micro level, some evidence is provided that not only middle-class skilful choosers but also the political representatives of private-dependent schools manage to pursue their interests drawing on economic, social and cultural capital. At the macro level, evidence also shows that the lobbies defending private-dependent schools can use and maintain these power resources. However, in some episodes collective action is an effective power resource for those who campaign in favour of a stricter regulation of these schools, but its influence is much difficult to maintain for longer periods.

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Publication status

  • Published

Journal

Journal of Education Policy

ISSN

0268-0939

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Issue

3

Volume

26

Page range

431-447

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  • Education Publications

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Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2012-05-03

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