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In direct opposition to current imperatives to standardisation and 'standards', the writers in this book argue for the effectiveness of deeper and more generous approaches to literacy and language: approaches which are at the heart of the community publishing movement in the UK. Literacy, Language and Community Publishing brings together theoretical and practical debates from adult literacy and language education with those of creative writing and community publishing work. Illustrated by accounts of firsthand experience, each chapter focuses on the practical business of achieving good learning and development opportunities for women and men of all ages. Whether working with refugees seeking confidence in spoken English, elderly people reflecting on life experience, or basic education students wishing to 'improve' their literacy, the principle with which the writers are engaged is that of democracy - a process which has lessons both uncomfortable and exciting for educators, as well as for learners.

Functional literacy --- Adult education --- Publishers and publishing --- Education, Special Topics --- Education --- Social Sciences --- Book publishing --- Books --- Book industries and trade --- Booksellers and bookselling --- Adult literacy --- Functional illiteracy --- Life skills --- Literacy --- Publishing

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With a background of a reported decline in literacy standards, the author investigates the relationship between gender and literacy, revealing how families, and women in particular, feel pressurized to be responsible for their children's literacy.

Mother and child. --- Literacy. --- Mothers --- Reading --- Books and reading. --- Parent participation.

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