POR QUÉ IR A LA ESCUELA E IMPLICANCIAS PARA LA JUSTICIA SOCIAL: ESTUDIO DE CASO/ DOI 10.29327/211653.5.3-1

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Abstract

This paper presents the results of a research study, which aims knowing the conception and the reasons for going to school among children who attend a School located in the outskirt of Santiago, attracting very low and low income families. A qualitative research was conducted among classes from third to eighth grade of primary education, by applying group interviews, using free word associations and drawings. Data was analyzed using theme content analysis where the conception of the School found varies from seeing it as a place for learning, amusing and fun; also as a second home; however, it is repeatedly described as boring place and a place for fighting. Children go to school for academic, pro social and instrumental reasons. The recognition of diversity and its shortcoming are discussed; the abuse of power among equals, the concept of theft and the naturalization of these phenomena; the absence or questioning of social norms and the less affair school’s policy promote self-expression and individual action, both necessary but insufficient for the construction of collective senses. We offer a reflection about the finding’s implications to promote social justice in education.