Character Education and the Performance of Citizenship in Glee

The television show Glee exemplifies ongoing conflicts in approaches to character education in America, and raises questions about what kinds of future citizens Americans want in the post-recession era. The students negotiate between the individualist ambition of the American Dream and a more inclus...

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Published in:	Children's literature (Storrs, Conn.) Conn.), 2013, Vol.41 (1), p.1-27
Main Author:	Lesley, Naomi
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	American Dream American Identity Behavior Bullying Cinema, Broadcasting, Interactive Media Citizenship Citizenship education Cultural factors Cultural identity dramatic arts Education Glee Glee (TV series) Moral education Murphy, Ryan Musical theater Personal Growth Radio, Television, Interactive Media Secondary schools Students television and video television drama Television programs Values Zizek, Slavoj
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Summary:	The television show Glee exemplifies ongoing conflicts in approaches to character education in America, and raises questions about what kinds of future citizens Americans want in the post-recession era. The students negotiate between the individualist ambition of the American Dream and a more inclusive, supportive ethic of community.
ISSN:	0092-8208 1543-3374 1543-3374