The connection between families and school is key to an equitable, inclusive and intercultural education, in particular with regard to those in a more socially disadvantaged situation. The relationships between families themselves is an important and complex element in centers with high social diversity. The aim of this article is to examine the perceptions that parents have about socioeconomic diversity and the variety of family origins in the institutions where their children study. To this end, research was carried out in a school in Gipuzkoa. Eleven semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with parents of different origins and socioeconomic backgrounds. The data were recorded, transcribed and analysed performing content analysis by means of the Atlas.ti software. The results showed a general attitude of acceptance towards diversity. However, autochthonous parents adhered to certain stereotypes and expressed distrust towards immigrant families. Likewise, the economic disadvantage of some families, the unequal levels of awareness of such disadvantage, and the difficulties in its management are important factors in the relationships between families. In addition, there are conflicts and disagreements between autochthonous and immigrant families. In view of the results, it seems clear that the lack of communication between families reproduces stereotypes and the construction of a we/they. It is concluded that increasing awareness of inequality in the school community and acting on the difficulties detected may contribute to achieving better relationships and to building a more inclusive school environment. El vínculo entre familias y escuela es clave para la construcción de una educación equitativa, inclusiva e intercultural, e influye particularmente en quienes se encuentran en desventaja social. La relación entre las propias familias es un factor importante y complejo en centros con alta diversidad social. El objetivo de este artículo es examinar las percepciones que tienen los padres y madres sobre la diversidad socioeconómica y de origen del centro educativo donde estudian sus hijos e hijas. La investigación se llevó a cabo en una escuela de Gipuzkoa, donde se realizaron once entrevistas en profundidad semiestructuradas a madres y padres de diverso origen y situación socioeconómica. Las entrevistas se grabaron, transcribieron y analizaron mediante el análisis de contenido, utilizando el programa Atlas.ti. Los resultados mostraron una actitud general de aceptación de la diversidad. Sin embargo, los padres y madres autóctonos expresaron determinados estereotipos y desconfianzas hacia las familias inmigrantes. Asimismo, la desventaja económica de algunas familias, la conciencia desigual que existe sobre esa desventaja y las dificultades en su gestión son factores importantes en la relación entre las familias. También lo son los conflictos y desencuentros entre familias autóctonas e inmigrantes. En vista de los resultados, destaca que la falta de comunicación entre las familias reproduce estereotipos y la construcción de un nosotros/ellos. Se concluye que incrementar la conciencia de la desigualdad en la comunidad escolar y actuar sobre las dificultades detectadas puede contribuir a una mejor relación y un clima de centro más inclusivo.
El artículo presenta una investigación realizada en una escuela de Gipuzkoa con alta diversidad socioeconómica, de origen y lingüística. Sus objetivos han sido describir, analizar e interpretar las percepciones de las familias sobre dicha diversidad en su propio centro. Se han realizado entrevistas semiestructuradas a familias de distinto origen y analizado los datos mediante el análisis de contenido. Sus voces permiten conocer algunos retos importantes en las relaciones entre las familias y en la calidad educativa de la escuela. Se concluye que el diálogo, el mutuo conocimiento y la educación ética son temas pendientes en la escuela y la sociedad. This article reports on research carried out in a school in Gipuzkoa which is highly diverse socio-economically, linguistically, and in the origin of its pupils. The objectives were to describe, analyze and interpret the perceptions of families about such diversity in their own center. Semi-structured interviews with families of different origin were conducted and the data analyzed using content analysis. Their voices express some important challenges both in the relationships between the families and in the educational quality of the school. It is concluded that dialogue, mutual knowledge and ethical education are pending issues at school and in society.
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