View in EDS PDF Full Text

Selected Themes in Jonathan Kozol's Savage Inequalities: A Critical Review Study

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Title: Selected Themes in Jonathan Kozol's Savage Inequalities: A Critical Review Study
Language: English
Authors: James P. Takona
Source: Critical Questions in Education. 2025 16(1):1-23.
Availability: Academy for Educational Studies. 2419 Berkeley Street, Springfield, MO 65804. Tel: 417-299-1560; e-mail: cqieeditors@gmail.com; Web site: http://academyforeducationalstudies.org
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 23
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Information Analyses
Descriptors: Educational Practices, Equal Education, Resource Allocation, Educational Equity (Finance), Racism, Racial Segregation, Computer Interfaces, Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Barriers, Educational Change, Educational Theories, Content Analysis, Books, Educational Quality
ISSN: 2327-3607
Abstract: This study analyzes Savage Inequalities: Children in America's Schools by Jonathan Kozol, a foundational text that reveals persistent inequalities in the US education system. Equity theory acts as a conceptual basis for this review, which builds on Kozol's arguments by examining the connections between race, socioeconomic status, and policy. The examination places Kozol's conclusions within both historical and modern frameworks of educational inequality, highlighting their systemic origins and ongoing effects. Major themes encompass inequalities in educational financing, distribution of resources, and the sufficiency of infrastructure, alongside the impacts of environmental racism and implicit segregation in sustaining disparities. Through an analysis of the literature, this research emphasizes the ongoing challenges and discussions related to educational equity, including funding changes, inclusive curricula, and systemic inequities. By comparing Kozol's narrative with contemporary studies, this review evaluates its enduring impact on scholarly and policy debates. The research highlights the necessity for significant educational changes to tackle systemic disparities and advance social justice. By situating Kozol's perspectives within contemporary contexts of educational and social transformation, this study further supports ongoing efforts for equitable education.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1460010
Database: ERIC
FullText Links:
  – Type: pdflink
    Url: https://content.ebscohost.com/cds/retrieve?content=AQICAHj0k_4E0hTGH8RJwT4gCJyBsGNe_WN95AvKlDbXJGqwxwHAvBXZyUzSbCgOB36qycIvAAAA4zCB4AYJKoZIhvcNAQcGoIHSMIHPAgEAMIHJBgkqhkiG9w0BBwEwHgYJYIZIAWUDBAEuMBEEDCSbBfTnSTu5NTQiIgIBEICBmwNx17RDqwDA_966YjFkwHbrtAqlb892LqErtRuRYzJrGQqctw9lIQWT9m-VZdyX_4k2OsZnK2ESGRfQ2k9BEWRayVuvnTHNMKr3sntaBN6eXqcmxsAfyZLbEePcIluVaKQ-MvHOSt43UBUxlRnsYeQ8v4fKEDVa1G2qRa7DKe1iAYcPqqX36j60rrlPvSOeB50kQKb0hIorO4o0
Text:
  Availability: 0
CustomLinks:
  – Url: https://eric.ed.gov/contentdelivery/servlet/ERICServlet?accno=EJ1460010
    Name: ERIC Full Text
    Category: fullText
    Text: Full Text from ERIC
Header DbId: eric
DbLabel: ERIC
An: EJ1460010
AccessLevel: 3
PubType: Academic Journal
PubTypeId: academicJournal
PreciseRelevancyScore: 0
IllustrationInfo
Items – Name: Title
  Label: Title
  Group: Ti
  Data: Selected Themes in Jonathan Kozol's Savage Inequalities: A Critical Review Study
– Name: Language
  Label: Language
  Group: Lang
  Data: English
– Name: Author
  Label: Authors
  Group: Au
  Data: <searchLink fieldCode="AR" term="%22James+P%2E+Takona%22">James P. Takona</searchLink>
– Name: TitleSource
  Label: Source
  Group: Src
  Data: <searchLink fieldCode="SO" term="%22Critical+Questions+in+Education%22"><i>Critical Questions in Education</i></searchLink>. 2025 16(1):1-23.
– Name: Avail
  Label: Availability
  Group: Avail
  Data: Academy for Educational Studies. 2419 Berkeley Street, Springfield, MO 65804. Tel: 417-299-1560; e-mail: cqieeditors@gmail.com; Web site: http://academyforeducationalstudies.org
– Name: PeerReviewed
  Label: Peer Reviewed
  Group: SrcInfo
  Data: Y
– Name: Pages
  Label: Page Count
  Group: Src
  Data: 23
– Name: DatePubCY
  Label: Publication Date
  Group: Date
  Data: 2025
– Name: TypeDocument
  Label: Document Type
  Group: TypDoc
  Data: Journal Articles<br />Information Analyses
– Name: Subject
  Label: Descriptors
  Group: Su
  Data: <searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Educational+Practices%22">Educational Practices</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Equal+Education%22">Equal Education</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Resource+Allocation%22">Resource Allocation</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Educational+Equity+%28Finance%29%22">Educational Equity (Finance)</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Racism%22">Racism</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Racial+Segregation%22">Racial Segregation</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Computer+Interfaces%22">Computer Interfaces</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Computer+Networks%22">Computer Networks</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Computer+System+Design%22">Computer System Design</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Barriers%22">Barriers</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Educational+Change%22">Educational Change</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Educational+Theories%22">Educational Theories</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Content+Analysis%22">Content Analysis</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Books%22">Books</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Educational+Quality%22">Educational Quality</searchLink>
– Name: ISSN
  Label: ISSN
  Group: ISSN
  Data: 2327-3607
– Name: Abstract
  Label: Abstract
  Group: Ab
  Data: This study analyzes Savage Inequalities: Children in America's Schools by Jonathan Kozol, a foundational text that reveals persistent inequalities in the US education system. Equity theory acts as a conceptual basis for this review, which builds on Kozol's arguments by examining the connections between race, socioeconomic status, and policy. The examination places Kozol's conclusions within both historical and modern frameworks of educational inequality, highlighting their systemic origins and ongoing effects. Major themes encompass inequalities in educational financing, distribution of resources, and the sufficiency of infrastructure, alongside the impacts of environmental racism and implicit segregation in sustaining disparities. Through an analysis of the literature, this research emphasizes the ongoing challenges and discussions related to educational equity, including funding changes, inclusive curricula, and systemic inequities. By comparing Kozol's narrative with contemporary studies, this review evaluates its enduring impact on scholarly and policy debates. The research highlights the necessity for significant educational changes to tackle systemic disparities and advance social justice. By situating Kozol's perspectives within contemporary contexts of educational and social transformation, this study further supports ongoing efforts for equitable education.
– Name: AbstractInfo
  Label: Abstractor
  Group: Ab
  Data: As Provided
– Name: DateEntry
  Label: Entry Date
  Group: Date
  Data: 2025
– Name: AN
  Label: Accession Number
  Group: ID
  Data: EJ1460010
PLink https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=eric&AN=EJ1460010
RecordInfo BibRecord:
  BibEntity:
    Languages:
      – Text: English
    PhysicalDescription:
      Pagination:
        PageCount: 23
        StartPage: 1
    Subjects:
      – SubjectFull: Educational Practices
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Equal Education
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Resource Allocation
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Educational Equity (Finance)
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Racism
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Racial Segregation
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Computer Interfaces
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Computer Networks
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Computer System Design
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Barriers
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Educational Change
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Educational Theories
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Content Analysis
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Books
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Educational Quality
        Type: general
    Titles:
      – TitleFull: Selected Themes in Jonathan Kozol's Savage Inequalities: A Critical Review Study
        Type: main
  BibRelationships:
    HasContributorRelationships:
      – PersonEntity:
          Name:
            NameFull: James P. Takona
    IsPartOfRelationships:
      – BibEntity:
          Dates:
            – D: 01
              M: 01
              Type: published
              Y: 2025
          Identifiers:
            – Type: issn-electronic
              Value: 2327-3607
          Numbering:
            – Type: volume
              Value: 16
            – Type: issue
              Value: 1
          Titles:
            – TitleFull: Critical Questions in Education
              Type: main
ResultId 1