Education reading list

The following is a selection of key books and journal articles on education and equality issues.

Arnot, M, Weiner, G. and David, M. (1999) Closing the Gender Gap: Postwar Education and Social Change. Cambridge: Polity, 1999.

Basit, T. and Tomlinson, S. (eds.) (2012) Social Inclusion and Higher Education. Bristol: Policy Press.

Benetto, J. (2009) Staying On: Making the Extra Years Count for All Young People. Manchester: Equality and Human Rights Commission.

Bukowski, G., Roberts, H., Fraser, J. and Johnson, F. (2011) The Equality Duties and Schools. EHRC Research Report no. 70. Manchester: Equality and Human Rights Commission.

Burchardt, T and Vizard, P. (2009) Developing an Equality Measurement Framework: A List of Substantive Freedoms for Adults and Children. EHRC Research Report no. 19. Manchester: Equality and Human Rights Commission.

Cline, T. and Frederickson, N. (2009) Special Educational Needs, Inclusion and Diversity. 2nd edition, Maidenhead: Open University Press.

Clifton, J. (ed.) Excellence and Equity: Tackling educational Disadvantage in England's Secondary Schools. London: Institute for Public Policy Research.

Cole, M. (2011) Education, Equality and Human Rights: Issues of Gender, 'Race', Sexuality, Disability and Social Class. London: Routledge.

Commission for Racial Equality (2000) Learning for All: Standards for Racial Equality in Schools. London: Commission for Racial Equality.

Equality and Human Rights Commission (2010) How Fair is Britain? Equality, Human Rights and Good Relations in Britain, Manchester: Equality and Human Rights Commission (Chapter 10: Education.)

Equality and Human Rights Commission (2011) The Equality Duties and Schools: Lessons for the Future. Manchester: Equality and Human Rights Commission.

Equality and Human Rights Commission (2011) The Equality Duties and Schools: Twelve Case Studies. Manchester: Equality and Human Rights Commission.

Equality and Human Rights Commission (2013) Education and Learning. Measurement Framework Series Briefing no. 6. Manchester: Equality and Human Rights Commission.

Equality Challenge Unit (2009) Evidence for Equality: The Future of Equality in Higher Education. London: Equality Challenge Unit.

Foster, B. and Norton, P. (2012) 'Educational equality for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children and young people in the UK', Equal Rights Review, vol. 8: 86-112.

Gillborn, D. (2008) Racism and Education: Coincidence or Conspiracy? London: Routledge.

Goodman, A. and Gregg, P. (2010) Poorer Children's Educational Attainment: How Important are Attitudes and Behaviour? York: Joseph Rowntree Foundation.

Gravells, A. and Simpson, S. (2012) Equality and Diversity in the Lifelong Learning Sector. 2nd edition. London: Learning Matters.

Green, A., Preston, J and German Janmaat, J (2008) Education, Equality and Social Cohesion: A Comparative Analysis. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan.

Haywood, N., Walker, S., O'Toole, G., Hewitson, C., Pugh, E. and Sundaram, P. (2009) Engaging All Young People in Meaningful Learning after 16: A Review. EHRC Research Report no. 25. Manchester: Equality and Human Rights Commission.

Hirsch, D. (2007) Experiences of Poverty and Educational Advantage. York: Joseph Rowntree Foundation.

Hollsinger, D. (2008) Inequality in Education: Comparative and International Perspectives. Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press.

Hutchinson, J. Rolfe, H. & N (2011) All things being equal? Equality and diversity in careers education, information, advice and guidance, Research report 71, Manchester: Equality and Human Rights Commission.

Jackson, G. and Hudson, A. (2009) Engaging All Young People in Meaningful Learning after 16: A Survey. EHRC Research Report no. 24. Manchester: Equality and Human Rights Commission.

Johnson, P. and Kossykh, Y. (2008) Early years, life chances and equality: a literature review. EHRC Research Report no. 7. Manchester: Equality and Human Rights Commission.

Knowles, G, and Lander, V. (2011) Diversity, Equality and Achievement in Education. London: Sage Publications Ltd.

Lewis, A., Parsons, S. and Robertson, C. (2007) My School, My Family, My Life: Telling it like it is: A Study Detailing the Experiences of Disabled Children, Young People and Their Families in Great Britain in 2006, Manchester: Disability Rights Commission.

Li, Y., Devine, F. and Heath, A. (2008) Equality Group Inequalities in Education, Employment and Earnings: A Research Review and Analysis of Trends over Time. EHRC Research Report no. 10. Manchester: Equality and Human Rights Commission.

Lynch, K. (2005) 'Equality and education: a framework for theory and action', in Lyons M.A. and Waldron, F. (eds.) (2005) Perspectives on Equality: The Second Seamus Heaney Lectures. Dublin. The Liffey Press: 121-80.

McLarty, L. and Moran, R. (2009) Engaging All Young People in Meaningful Learning after 16: A Survey. EHRC Research Report no. 26. Manchester: Equality and Human Rights Commission.

Miller, O., Keil, S. and Cobb, R. (2005) A Review of the Literature on Accessible Curricula, Qualifications and Assessment. Manchester: Disability Rights Commission.

Platt, L. (2011) Understanding Inequalities: Stratification and Difference, Cambridge: Polity Press. (Chapter 6 on education).

Purcell, K. (2002) Qualifications and Careers. EOC Research Report no. 2. Manchester: Equal Opportunities Commission.

Raffo, C. and Dyson, A. (2007) 'Full service extended schools and educational inequality in urban contexts - new opportunities for progress?, Journal of Education Policy, 22, 3: 263-82.

Rees, G., Power, S. and Taylor, C. (2007) 'The governance of educational inequalities: the limits of area-based initiatives', Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis, 9, 3: 261-74.

Ross, A., Dooly, M. and Hartsmar, N. (2012) Equalities and Education in Europe: Explanations and Excuses for Inequality. Newcastle upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.

Ruebain, D. and Haines, S. (2011) Education, Disability and Social Policy. Bristol: The Policy Press.

Skelton, C., Francis, B. and Valkanova, Y. (2007) Breaking Down the Stereotypes: Gender and Achievement in Schools. EOC Research Report no. 59. Manchester: Equal Opportunities Commission.

Tomlinson, S. (2008) Race and Education: Policy and Politics in Britain. Maidenhead: Open University Press.

Valentine, G. and Wood, N. (2009) The Experiences of Lesbian Gay and Bisexual Staff and Students in Higher Education. EHRC Research Report no. 39. Manchester: Equality and Human Rights Commission.

Warrington, M. and Younger, M. (2011) 'Life is a tightrope': reflections on peer group inclusion and exclusion amongst adolescent girls and boys', Gender and Education, 22, 3: 153-68.

Wilson, L-M. (2004) 'Towards equality: the voices of young disabled people in Disability Rights Commission research', Support for Learning, 19, 4: 162-68.

Wrigley, J. (1992) Education and Gender Equality. London: Routledge.

David Sparrow
EHRC Library and Information Services
October 2013

Last Updated: 03 Feb 2015