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What is the main idea of Deborah Brandt’s article “Sponsors of Literacy”?
The role of economic forces in literacy development
What are “sponsors of literacy”, according to Deborah Brandt?
Agents that enable or suppress literacy
In what time period does the author examine literacy sponsorship?
B) 20th century
What common issue repeats itself in the narratives about the challenges faced by individuals in acquiring literacy?
Institutional barriers and societal expectations
Which two professions are mentioned in the text during her narratives about literacy?
What is the relationship between literacy and economic advantage, according to the text?
Literacy skills are often tied to economic opportunities
How was the learning environment for literacy in the pre-steam press era?
Collaborative and community-based
What method did she use to gather data for her research on literacy?
Structured Interviews
What are the main influences in the constant changing standards of literacy?
They are influenced by cultural, political and, economic factors
What is one of the objectives the author hopes to achieve through her analysis of literacy sponsors?
To connect individual literacy development to broader social, economic and social contexts