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Title: In Defense of Books: Examining the Localized Enactment of Book Censorship Policies
Language: English
Authors: Edoarda Pérez, Bryan Duarte
Source: Journal of Educational Administration and History. 2025 57(3):318-336.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 19
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Books, Censorship, Information Policy, Intellectual Freedom, Moral Issues, Sex, Sexuality, LGBTQ People, Critical Race Theory, Superintendents, Boards of Education, Power Structure, Political Influences, Religious Factors, Public Schools, Politics of Education, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
Geographic Terms: Indiana
DOI: 10.1080/00220620.2025.2506127
ISSN: 0022-0620
1478-7431
Abstract: This paper examines the recent surge in book censorship within U.S. public schools, focusing on materials related to sex, gender, LGBTQ+ identities, and Critical Race Theory (CRT). The study highlights the dramatic increase in news reports and legislative actions targeting these topics since 2021. The authors explore how local educational leaders, such as school board members and superintendents, navigate community pressures and implement censorship policies in Indiana. The research employs critical policy analysis (CPA) to understand the historical context, policy rhetoric, and practical realities of book banning. Findings reveal that censorship efforts often reinforce power imbalances and marginalise non-dominant groups. The paper concludes with implications for educational practice and policy, emphasising the need for continued research and activism to resist censorship and promote diverse, inclusive educational materials.
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