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Theory of social diversity in mathematics education
Mathematics is viewed as pure and unrelated to social issues, so no room is allowed for the accommodation of social diversity. Mathematics is objective, and attempts to humanize it for educational purposes, however well intentioned, compromise its essential nature and purity (Ernest,1986,1988b).For those members of society who cannot cope with it because of differences in ability or background, a smaller dose is required, perhaps offering access only to the bottom rungs of the hierarchical ladder of mathematics.
E. A Critique of the Mathematical Old Humanist View
A strength of this perspective is its emphasis on the organization and structure of mathematics as a theoretical discipline, with central unifying concepts. Related to this is the appreciation of the beauty and aesthetics of mathematics. The focus on the intrinsic value of mathematics means that important aspects are not neglected, as they are in utilitarian perspectives.
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