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By framing math as a social construct, the book addresses issues of gender, race, and multiculturalism , arguing that traditional hierarchical views can alienate certain groups.
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It advocates for "empowering learners" to evaluate how mathematics is used in society, rather than just performing calculations. Fundamental Questions Addressed By framing math as a social construct, the
Ernest identifies five distinct groups (e.g., Industrial Trainers, Old Humanists, Progressive Educators) each with their own values and aims for math education. the book addresses issues of gender