“I Don’t Know the Secret Handshake”:
Making Social Class Visible in a Learning Context

Michelle Anderson; Jackie Taylor; Mary Ziegler

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“I Don’t Know the Secret Handshake”: Making Social Class Visible in a Learning Context

Authors

- Michelle Anderson
- University of Tennessee, USA
- Jackie Taylor
- University of Tennessee, USA
- Mary Ziegler
- University of Tennessee, USA

Abstract

This phenomenological study focused on the lived experience of being a mature adult pursuing a doctoral degree and having a working class background. Findings illuminate the persistent influence of social class on educational experience and the implications for adult education.

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How to Cite: Anderson, M. , Taylor, J. & Ziegler, M. (2007) ““I Don’t Know the Secret Handshake”: Making Social Class Visible in a Learning Context”, Adult Education Research Conference. 1(2007).