Deborah Brandt

Deborah Brandt is a notable scholar in literacy studies, known for her research on how reading and writing impact individuals and communities. She examines the ways literacy evolves over time and how it varies across different social and economic contexts. One of her key contributions is the idea of "literacy sponsors," which refers to the people, institutions, or societal forces that influence how literacy is learned and used. Brandt's work emphasizes the importance of understanding literacy not just as a skill, but as a fundamental part of social interaction and power dynamics in society.