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Direct linkCassidy, Wanda; Jackson, Margaret – McGill Journal of Education, 2005
The authors observe that students in school who exhibit challenging behaviours are given labels such as "severe behaviour," "troubled," or "violent" and that these negative labels have repercussions on students. School administrators also employ zero tolerance policies without addressing the root causes of negative…
Descriptors: Equal Education, Labeling (of Persons), Zero Tolerance Policy, Student Behavior
Cassidy, Wanda – Education Canada, 2005
Zero tolerance policies stem from the culture of fear that pervades many schools today--fear of violence, bullying, and unruly behaviour. The code of conduct is clearly spelled out and if students disobey, the retribution is swift--usually suspension or expulsion. The rules are designed to apply equally to everyone, irrespective of age, gender,…
Descriptors: Zero Tolerance Policy, Student Rights, Foreign Countries, Individual Differences
