global-journal-of-human-social-science-c-sociology-culture Global Journal of Human-Social Science - C: Sociology & Culture 0975-587X 2249-460X Global Journals Publishing Group Incorporated 62064 Marginalized by Social Inequalities in Two Mainstream Primary Schools in Postcolonial Guyana Exclusion of SEND Children in Postcolonial Guyana LashleyLidon GUYANA 20 03 2023 23 C1 55 71

This paper further exten ds the discourse on the social and cultural experiences of children with Special Education Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in two mainstream primary schools in postcolonial Guyana. The discussion in the paper extends the argument into the learning and socializing experiences and opportunities of children with SEND. This study was conducted using an ethnographic approach over two semesters employing participant observation, focus group discussions and unstructured interviews. The data gathered was analyzed using situational analysis as posited by Adele Clarke. It revealed that despite Guyana being a multi-racial, multi-ethnic, and multicultural society with religious freedom, which is protected by the People’s New Constitution Guyana, 1980, children with SEND still face marginalization because of their race and ethnicity as well as normalized negative stereotypical practices and beliefs. Further, the data revealed experiences of neglect and discrimination against children with SEND through the use of discourses and discursive practices on the legacy of racism contingent on race superiority and inferiority in Guyana.

 race; ethnicity; children with send; marginalization; discrimination; social inequalities; Full Text

This paper further extends the discourse on the social and cultural experiences of children with Special Education Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in two mainstream primary schools in postcolonial Guyana. The discussion in the paper extends the argument into the learning and socializing experiences and opportunities of children with SEND. This study was conducted using an ethnographic approach over two semesters employing participant observation, focus group discussions and unstructured interviews.