Does a queen belong in a democracy? Departures and possibilities in civics and economics education
Department
Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2022
Abstract
The article investigates the contentious relationship between economics and social studies and considers the extent to which the dominant narratives and methodological approaches in economics are compatible with ambitious views of equity in civics education. Tensions between social studies and economics are described. These include differing views on the role of government, democracy, and equality, as well as economics’ “imperious mindset” (Heilbroner, 1991, p. 463). After identifying these tensions, the article devotes significant space to recent scholarship that can bridge the civics-economics divide and introduce the kind of equity work being called for in social studies education.
Journal Title
Journal of Social Studies Research
Journal ISSN
0885985X
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1016/j.jssr.2022.01.001