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Books

Connolly, P. and Hayden, J. with Levin, D. (2007) From Conflict to Peace Building: The Power of Early Childhood Initiatives – Lessons from around the World. Redmond, WA: World Forum Foundation (Publication date: 15 May 2007). View Outline.

Connolly, P. (2007) Quantitative Data Analysis in Education: A Critical Overview Using SPSS. London: Routledge (Publication date: 28 May 2007). View Outline.

Connolly, P. (2004) Boys and Schooling in the Early Years. London: RoutledgeFalmer. View Outline.

Connolly, P. (1998) Racism, Gender Identities and Young Children: Social Relations in A Multi-Ethnic, Inner-City Primary School. London: Routledge. View Outline.

Connolly, P. & Troyna, B. (eds) (1998) Researching Racism in Education: Politics, Theory and Practice. Buckingham: Open University Press. View Outline.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Artices

Connolly, P. (2008) (Mis)Representing underachievement: a rejoinder to Gorard and Smith, British Journal of Sociology of Education, 29(6): 715-717. View Abstract.

Connolly, P. (2008) A critical review of some recent developments in quantitative research on gender and achievement in the UK, British Journal of Sociology of Education, 29(3): 249-260. View Abstract.

Connolly, P. (2006) No new perspectives, just red herrings: a reply to Gorard, British Journal of Educational Studies, 54(4): 476-482.

Connolly, P., Fitzpatrick, S., Gallagher, T. and Harris, P. (2006) Addressing diversity and inclusion in the early years in conflict-affected societies: A case study of the Media Initiative for Children – Northern Ireland, International Journal for Early Years Education, 14(3): 263-278. View Abstract.

Connolly, P. & Hosken, K. (2006) The general and specific effects of educational programmes aimed at promoting awareness of and respect for diversity among young children, International Journal of Early Years Education, 14(2): 107-126. View Abstract.

Connolly, P. (2006) Summary statistics, educational achievement gaps and the ecological fallacy, Oxford Review of Education, 32(2): 235-252. View Abstract.

Connolly, P. (2006) The Masculine Habitus as 'Distributed Cognition': A Case Study of 5- to 6-Year-Old Boys in an English Inner-City, Multi-Ethnic Primary School, Children & Society, 20(2): 140-152. View Abstract.

Connolly, P. (2006) Keeping a sense of proportion but loosing all perspective: a critique of Gorard’s notion of the “Politician’s Error”, British Journal of Educational Studies, 54(1): 73-88. View Abstract.

Connolly, P. (2006) The Effects of Social Class and Ethnicity on Gender Differences in GCSE Attainment: A Secondary Analysis of the Youth Cohort Study of England and Wales 1997-2001, British Educational Research Journal, 32(1): 3-21. View Abstract.

Winter, K. & Connolly, P. (2005) A small scale study of the relationship between measures of deprivation and child care referrals, British Journal of Social Work, 35(6): 937-952. View Abstract.

Connolly, P. and Healy, J. (2004) Symbolic violence and the neighborhood: The educational aspirations of 7-8 year old working class girls, British Journal of Sociology, 55(4): 511-29.

Connolly, P. & Healy, J. (2004) Symbolic violence, locality and social class: the educational and career aspirations of 10-11 year old boys in Belfast, Pedagogy, Culture and Society, 12(1): 15-33. View Abstract.

Connolly, P. & Keenan, M. (2002) Racist harassment in the white hinterlands: the experiences of minority ethnic children and parents in schools in Northern Ireland, British Journal of Sociology of Education, 23(3): 341-356. Reprinted in: Barton, L. (ed.) (2006) Education and Society: 25 Years of the British Journal of Sociology of Education, London: Routledge. View Abstract.

Connolly, P. & Neill, J. (2001) Constructions of locality and gender and their impact on the educational aspirations of working class children, International Studies in Sociology of Education, 11(2): 107-129. View Abstract.

Connolly, P. (2001) Qualitative methods in the study of children's racial attitudes and identities, Infant and Child Development, 10(3): 219-233. View Abstract.

Connolly, P. (2000) Racism and young girls’ peer-group relations: The experiences of South Asian girls, Sociology 34(3): 499-519. Reprinted in: H. Goulbourne (ed.) (2001) Race and Ethnicity in the Contemporary World, London: Routledge. View Abstract.

Connolly, P. (2000) What now for the contact hypothesis? Towards a new research agenda, Race Ethnicity and Education, 3(2): 169-193. View Abstract.

Connolly, P. (1996) Seen but never heard: rethinking approaches to researching racism and young children, Discourse: Studies in the Cultural Politics of Education, 17(2): 171-85. View Abstract.

Connolly, P. (1995) Racism, masculine peer-group relations and the schooling of African/Caribbean infant boys, British Journal of Sociology of Education, 16(1): 75-92. View Abstract.

Connolly, P. (1994) All lads together? Racism, masculinity and multicultural/anti-racist strategies in a primary school, International Studies in Sociology of Education, 4(2): 191 -211. View Abstract.

Connolly, P. (1992) `Playing it by the rules': the politics of research in `race' and education, British Educational Research Journal, 18(2): 133-48. View Abstract.

Research Reports

Connolly, P., Muldoon, O. and Kehoe, S.. (2007) The Attitudes and Experiences of Children Born in 1997 in Northern Ireland. Belfast: BBC Northern Ireland. View Executive Summary. Download Full Report (PDF file 784KB).

Muldoon, O. and Connolly, P. (2007) Sectarianism and Subtle Prejudice in Northern Ireland: A Technical Report on a Survey of the Adult Population Commissioned by BBC Northern Ireland. Belfast: BBC Northern Ireland. Download Full Report (PDF file 579KB).

Connolly, P. and Healy, J. (2004) Children and the Conflict in Northern Ireland: The Experiences and Perspectives of 3-11 Year Olds. Belfast: Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister. View Executive Summary. Download Full Report (PDF file 758KB).

Connolly, P. and Keenan, M. (2002) Tackling Racial Inequalities in Northern Ireland: Structures and Strategies. Belfast: Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency. View Full Report Online.

Connolly, P., Smith, A. & Kelly, B. (2002) Too Young to Notice? The Cultural and Political Awareness of 3-6 Year Olds in Northern Ireland. Belfast: Community Relations Council. View Executive Summary. Download Full Report (PDF File 527KB).

Connolly, P. and Keenan, M. (2002) Consultation with Travellers on the Recommendations of the Final Report of the Promoting Social Inclusion Working Group on Travellers. Belfast: Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister. View Full Report Online.

Connolly, P. and Keenan, M. (2001) The Hidden Truth: Racist Harassment in Northern Ireland. Belfast: Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency. View Executive Summary. Download Full Report (Word Document 359KB).

Connolly, P. and Keenan, M. (2000) Opportunities for All: Minority Ethnic People's Experiences of Education, Training and Employment in Northern Ireland. Belfast: Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency. View Executive Summary.

Connolly, P. and Keenan, M. (2000) Racial Attitudes and Prejudice in Northern Ireland. Belfast: Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency. View Summary.

Connolly, P. with Maginn, P. (1999) Sectarianism, Children and Community Relations in Northern Ireland. Coleraine: Centre for the Study of Conflict, University of Ulster. View Full Report Online.

Chapters in Edited Books

Connolly, P. (forthcoming) Race, gender and critical reflexivity in research with young children, in: P. Christensen and A. James (eds.) Research With Children: Perspectives and Practices, Second Edition, London: Routledge.

Connolly, P. and Khaoury, R. (in press) Whiteness, racism and exclusion in Northern Ireland: A critical race perspective in: C. Coulter and M. Murray (eds.) Northern Ireland after the Troubles? A Society in Transition. Manchester: Manchester University Press.

Connolly, P. (2007) "boys will be boys" ... but in what ways? Social class and the development of young boys' schooling identities, in: D. Thiessen and A. Cook-Sather (Eds) International Hanbook of Student Experience in Elementary and Secondary School. Kluwer Academic Publishers.

Connolly, P. (2006) “It goes without saying (well, sometimes)”: racism, whiteness and identity in Northern Ireland, in: J. Agyeman and S. Neal (Eds) The New Countryside? Ethnicity, Nation and Exclusion in Contemporary Rural Britain, Bristol: Policy Press.

Connolly, P. (2003) Gendered and gendering spaces: playgrounds in the early years, in: C. Skelton & B. Francis (Eds) Boys and Girls in the Primary Classroom. Buckingham: Open University Press.

Connolly, P. (2003) The development of young children's ethnic identities: implications for early years practice, in: C. Vincent (ed.) Social Justice, Education and Identity, London: RoutledgeFalmer.

Connolly, P. & Healy, J. (2003) The development of children's attitudes towards 'the troubles' in Northern Ireland, in: O. Hargie & D. Dickson (eds.) Researching the Troubles: Social Science Perspectives on the Northern Ireland Conflict, Edinburgh: Mainstream Publishing.

Connolly, P. & Keenan, M. (1999) ‘The employment and training needs of minority ethnic people in Northern Ireland’ in: Commission for Racial Equality for Northern Ireland Into the Light. Belfast: CRENI.

Connolly, P. (1998) `Dancing to the wrong tune': ethnography, generalisation and research on racism in schools, in: P. Connolly and B. Troyna (eds) Researching Racism in Education: Politics, Theory and Practice. Buckingham: Open University Press, pp. 122-139.

Connolly, P. (1997) In search of authenticity: researching young children's perspectives, in: A. Pollard et al. (eds) Children and Their Curriculum: The Perspectives of Primary and Elementary School Children. London: Falmer Press, pp. 162 183.

Connolly, P. (1997) Racism and postmodernism: towards a theory of practice, in D. Owen (ed) Sociology After Postmodernism. London: Sage. Reprinted in: Robbins, D. (ed.) (2001) Masters of Sociological Theory: Pierre Bourdieu. London: Sage.

Connolly, P. (1996) Doing what comes naturally? Standpoint epistemology, critical social research and the politics of identity, in E. Stina Lyon and J. Busfield (eds) Methodological Imaginations. Basingstoke: Macmillan Press, pp. 185-199.

Winter, K. and Connolly, P. (1996) `Keeping it in the family: Thatcherism and the Children Act 1989, in: J. Pilcher and S. Wagg (eds) Thatcher's Children: Politics. Childhood and Society in the 1980s and 1990s. London: Falmer Press, pp. 29-42.

Connolly. P. (1995) Reconsidering multicultural/antiracist strategies in education: articulations of `race' and gender in a primary school, in: M. Griffiths and B. Troyna (eds) Antiracism, Culture and Social Justice in Education. Stoke-on-Trent: Trentham Books, pp. 133-148.

Connolly, P. (1995) Boys will be boys? racism, sexuality and the construction of masculine identities amongst infant boys, in: J. Holland, M. Blair and S. Sheldon (eds) Debates and Issues in Feminist Research and Pedagogy. Clevedon: Multilingual Matters in association with the Open University, pp. 169-195. Reprinted in: B. Cosin and M. Hales (eds) (1997) Families, Education and Social Differences, London: Routledge, pp. 164-189.

Connolly, P. (1995) `Race' and policing in the inner-city: an ethnographic study, in: P. Dunleavy and J. Stanyer (eds) Contemporary Political Studies 1995. Belfast: Political Studies Association, pp. 199-210. Download the Paper, 76KB).

Other Publications

Connolly, P. (2008) (Mis)Representing underachievement: A more detailed reply to Gorard and Smith. Unpublished Paper. View Abstract and Full Paper.

Connolly, P. (2006) Young boys, masculinities and schooling, Sociology Review, 15(3): 2-5.

Morrow, V. & Connolly, P. (eds.) (2006) Special Issue: Gender and Ethnicity in Children's Everyday Lives, Children & Society, 20(2). View Contents.

Connolly, P. (2005) Some challenges in researching racism in education, Review Essay, European Educational Research Journal, 4(1): 89-95.

Connolly, P. (2003) Ethical Principles for Researching Vulnerable Groups. Belfast: Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister. Download the Guidelines (PDF, 90KB).

Connolly, P. (2002) Fairplay: Talking With Children About Prejudice and Discrimination. Belfast: Barnardos and Save the Children. Download the Booklet (PDF, 907KB).

Connolly, P. (2002) Researching young children's perspectives on "the troubles" in Northern Ireland, Child Care in Practice, 8(1): 58-64. View Abstract.

Connolly, P. (2002) 'Race' and Racism in Northern Ireland: A Review of the Research Evidence. Belfast: Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister. View Full Report Online. Download the Full Report (PDF, 497KB).

Connolly, P. (1999) Community Relations Work with Preschool Children. Belfast: Community Relations Council. View Abstract.

Connolly, P. (1998) Early Years Anti-Sectarian Television. Belfast: Community Relations Council. View Abstract.

Keynote Addresses and Public Lectures

Connolly, P. (2007) The Power of Early Childhood Initiatives in Conflict-Affected Societies, Keynote Presentation, 15-17 November, 7th International CEIEC Conference: Honoring the Child, Honoring Equity: Transforming connections - Local and Global Possibilities, University of Melbourne, Australia. Download Powerpoint Presentation (PDF, 1.1MB).

Connolly, P. (2007) “It May Look Good But Does it Actually Work?” Developing Evidence-Informed Approaches to the Design, Delivery and Evaluation of Early Childhood Programmes, 12 November, CEIEC Public Lecture, University of Melbourne, Australia. Download Powerpoint Presentation (PDF, 168KB).

Connolly, P. (2006) Race and Ethnicity in Young Children's Lives, 14-16 June 2006, Diversity and Inclusion in the Early Years International Conference, Belfast, UK. Download Powerpoint Presentation (PDF, 223KB).

Connolly, P. (2006) Inequalities in Education in Relation to Gender, ‘Changing Attitudes 2006: Inclusion Thrives’ Conference Organised by Pre-School Learning Alliance, 16-17 March 2006, Milton Keynes, UK. Download Powerpoint Presentation (PDF, 63KB).

Connolly, P. (2005) Promoting Inclusion and Diversity in the Early Years, 'Opening Doors': Exploring Values, Attitudes and Culture in the Early Years Sector, Trocaire Conference, Dublin, 26 November. Download Powerpoint Presentation (PDF, 172KB).

Connolly, P. (2005) An Examination of the Nature and Causes of Racism in Northern Ireland, 'Belfast - An Inclusive Society?' Exploring Issues of Racism and Diversity, Spring Conference on the Irish Association, 26 February 2005. Download Powerpoint Presentation (PDF, 41KB). View Presentation Online.

Connolly, P. (2002) The Impact of 'The Troubles' on Young Children's Attitudes and Identities in Northern Ireland, Keynote Address, Growing Up in Bigotry Conference, 26 September, Australian National University, Australia. Download Powerpoint Presentation (PDF, 46KB).

Connolly, P. (2002) Reconciling the Irreconcilable? Challenges from the 'Peace Process' in Northern Ireland, International Perspectives on Reconciliation Conference, 21 September, Australian National University, Australia. Download Paper (PDF, 40KB).

Conference Papers

Connolly, P. (2007) Race, gender and critical reflexivity in research with young children, Featured Workshop, 15-17 November, 7th International CEIEC Conference: Honoring the Child, Honoring Equity: Transforming connections - Local and Global Possibilities, University of Melbourne, Australia. Download Powerpoint Presentation (PDF, 25KB). Download Full Paper (PDF, 155KB).

Connolly, P. (2007) It may look good but does it actually work?
A critical race perspective on evaluating the effects of diversity
education programs on young children’s racial attitudes, American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 9-13 April, Chicago, US. Download Paper (PDF, 332KB).

Connolly, P. (2006) Constructing and Deconstructing Masculinities in the Early Years: Mediations of Social Class, ‘Race’ and Ethnicity, American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 7-11 April, San Francisco, US. Download Paper (PDF, 130KB).

Connolly, P. (2005) Dealing with Diversity and Inclusion in the Early Years: Lessons from Research, British Council Event: 'Diversity and Inclusion in Education', Ramada Hotel, Belfast, 30 November. Download Powerpoint Presentation (PDF, 46KB).

Connolly, P. (2005) Understanding the ‘production’ of the schooling identities of young working class boys: time to move beyond the sociological/psychological divide? British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 14-17 September, University of Glamorgan, UK. Download Paper (PDF, 165KB).

Connolly, P. (2005) Summary Statistics, Educational Achievement Gaps and the Ecological Fallacy, British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 14-17 September, University of Glamorgan, UK. Download Paper (PDF, 175KB).

Gallagher, T., Healy, J. & Connolly, P. (2005) Citizenship Education, Diversity and Social Class, Citizenship Education and Social Justice Seminar, 25 May, Quenn's University Belfast, Download Powerpoint Presentation (PDF, 101KB).

Connolly, P. (2004) Deconstructing Masculinities in the Early Years: Working with Boys in the “Critical Gender Zone”, British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 16-18 September, UMIST, UK.

Connolly, P. (2003) The Impact of Social Class on Boys' Experiences of Schooling in the Early Years, British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 11-13 September, Heriot-Watt University, UK.

Connolly, P., Smith, A. & Kelly, B. (2002) The Development of Ethnic Awareness Among Children in their Early Years, British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 12-14 September, University of Exeter, UK.

Connolly, P. (2002) The Impact of Community Divisions on Children's Experiences, National Children's Bureau, Northern Ireland Annual Children's Conference, 18 November. Download Powerpoint Presentation (PDF, 47KB).

Connolly, P. (2001) Consulting Young Children About Their Experiences of and Perspectives on the 'Troubles', National Children's Bureau One-Day Conference: Consulting With Children and Young People - Building On What We Know, 15 October 2001, Dunadry Hotel and Country Club, Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Connolly, P. (2001) Grounded Theory, Quantitative Methods and Research on Young Children's Racial/Ethnic Identities, British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 13-15 September, University of Leeds, UK.

Connolly, P. & Neill, J. (2001) Constructions of Locality and Gender and their Impact on the Educational Aspirations of Working Class Children, One Day Conference, 'Addressing Issues of Social Class and Education: Theory into Practice', 26 June, University of North London, UK.

Connolly, P. and Neill, J. (2001) Culture, Locality and Identity: The Experiences and Educational Aspirations of 7-8 Year Old Working Class Girls, Gender and Education 3rd International Conference, 4-6 April, Institute of Education, University of London, UK.

Connolly, P. and Neill, J. (2001) Boys' Underachievement, Educational Aspirations and Constructions of Locality: Intersections of Gender, Ethnicity and Social Class, International Sociology of Education Conference, 3-5 January, Sheffield, UK.

Connolly, P. and Keenan, M. (2000) Racist Bullying and Harassment in Schools in Northern Ireland, British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 7-9 September, University of York, UK.

Connolly, P. (1999) Re-Articulating Whitness: Towards an Inclusive Multicultural/Anti-racist Curriculum, British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 2-5 September, University of Sussex, UK.

Connolly, P. (1999) What Now for the Contact Hypothesis? Towards a New Research Agenda, 34th World Congress of the International Institute of Sociology, 11-15 July, Tel Aviv, Israel.

Connolly, P. (1999) Young Children's Voices on Boy/Girlfriends and (Hetero)Sexuality: A Critically Reflexive Account of the Role of an Adult, Male Researcher, 2nd International Gender and Education Conference, 29-31 March, University of Warwick, UK.

Connolly, P. and Keenan, M. (1999) Developing Skills and Access to Employment for Minority Ethnic People in Northern Ireland: A Preliminary Report, 'Into the Light' Conference organised by the Commission for Racial Equality for Northern Ireland, 25 February, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Connolly, P. (1998) Educational Research on Schools and Community Relations in Northern Ireland: A Critical Evaluation, International Sociological Association XIV World Congress, 26 July - 1 August, Montreal, Canada.

Connolly, P. (1998) Sectarianism, Children and Cross-Community Contact Schemes in Northern Ireland, Annual Conference of the Sociological Association of Ireland, 8-10 May, Wexford, Ireland.

Connolly, P. (1998) Racism and Young Girls' Peer-Group Relations, Children and Social Exclusion Conference, 5-6 March, University of Hull, UK.

Connolly, P. (1997) Racism and Young Girls' Peer-Group Relations: An Ethnographic Study of an English Primary School, European Conference on Educational Research, 24-27 September, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt, Germany.

Connolly, P. (1997) Sectarianism, Children and Cross-Community Contact Schemes: A study of 10 and 11 Year Old Children's Perspectives in Northern Ireland, British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 11-14 September, University of York, UK.

Connolly, P. (1996) Sexuality, Power and Researching Young Children, 4th International Conference on Social Science Methodology, 4-6 July, University of Essex, UK.

Connolly, P. and Maginn, P. (1996) Voluntary Action, Children and Social Identities, Voluntary Action Studies Forum Conference, 19 June, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Connolly, P. (1996) Racism and Young Children: An Appraisal of the Contribution of Barry Troyna to the Field, British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 12-15 September, University of Essex, UK.

Connolly, P. (1996) The Racialisation of the Irish in the British Press, Annual Conference of the Sociological Association of Ireland, 10-12 May, Dundalk, Ireland.

Connolly, P. (1995) Living Under the Public Gaze: Single Mothers, Cultural Identities and the Inner City, Ideas of Community Conference, September, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK.

Connolly, P. (1995) Isolation, Single Mothers and the Inn City: Constructions of 'Race', Gendered Space and Identity, European Sociological Association Conference, August, University of Budapest, Hungary.

Connolly, P. (1995) 'Seen but Never Heard': Rethinking Approaches to Researching Racialised Identities and Young Children, Children and Social Competence: An Interdisciplinary Conference, July, University of Surrey, UK.

Connolly, P. (1995) 'Race' and Policing in the Inner City: An Ethnographic Study, Political Studies Association Annual Conference, April, University of York, UK.

Connolly, P. (1995) Young White Single Mothers in the Inner City: Constructions of 'Race', Place and Identity, British Sociological Association Annual Conference, 10-13 April, University of Leicester, UK.

Connolly, P. (1994) Theorising Racism in Educational Settings: Re-introducing the Work of Pierre Bourdieu, British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, September, St Anne's College, Oxford, UK.

Connolly, P. (1994) Too Young to Notice?: 'Race', Gender and Sexuality in the Lives of Infant Children. Day Conference organised by Save the Children, February, London, UK.

Connolly, P. (1994) Racism, Anti-Racism and Masculinity: Contextualising Racist Incidents in the Primary School, International Sociology of Education Conference, January, University of Sheffield, UK.

Connolly, P. (1993) Racism, Schooling and Resistance: The Construction of Masculine Identities Amongst African/Caribbean Infant Boys, Political Studies Association Graduate Conference, December, University of Manchester, UK.

Connolly, P. (1993) 'It Was Never Like That When I was a Kid!': The construction and Negotiation of Sexualities Amongst Infant Children in a Primary School, British Sociological Association Annual Conference, March, University of Central Lancashire, UK.

Connolly, P. (1993) Doing Feminist and Anti-Racist Research as a White Male: A Contradiction in Terms? British Sociological Association Annual Conference, 5-8 April, University of Essex, UK.