outline some of the main functions of the education system according to Marxists.
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- outline some of the main functions of the education system according to Marxists.
- intro
- most functions are negative-include brainwashing pupils to accept RC values, and accept that their failure is their fault, creates passive workers of the future.
- Marxists are criticised by functionalists. education system has a largely positive effect.
- most functions are negative-include brainwashing pupils to accept RC values, and accept that their failure is their fault, creates passive workers of the future.
- 1.
- One role-Althusser- to trick WC pupils into thinking that their failure is their own fault
- not all pupils have an equal chance to succeed. due to material and cultural deprivation at home.
- WC- do less well in SATs and GCSEs.
- material deprivation- WC cant afford enrichment trips, musical instruments or books
- Cultural deprivation-Marxist like Bordieu- lack cultural capitol. WC parents have less experience of education system. cant pass on skills(help with homework) or attitudes needed for educational success.
- althusser- they think it is their fault rather than due to their social background.
- functionalists-parsons- pupils recieve the same universalistic standars of education.
- same teacher, syllabus, resources.
- if a pupil fails it is because of a lack of effort. not their social class.
- not all pupils have an equal chance to succeed. due to material and cultural deprivation at home.
- One role-Althusser- to trick WC pupils into thinking that their failure is their own fault
- 2.
- Althusser- brainwash pupils to accept RC values and beliefs.
- education system acts as an 'idealogical state apparatus'
- A way for government to control peoples beliefs and ideas.
- hidden curriculum-transmit RC values like obedience and respect for authority while free thought and creativity are punished.
- e.g.' no talking when teacher is talking'.' work hard'
- pupils learn that obedience and hard work are what the future employers are looking for.
- Functionalists-Durkheim- education system transmits 'shared values'
- Social solidarity. feelings of belonging to school and wider society.
- social solidarity makes pupils feel integrated and not controlled.
- Social solidarity. feelings of belonging to school and wider society.
- education system acts as an 'idealogical state apparatus'
- Althusser- brainwash pupils to accept RC values and beliefs.
- 3.
- Bowles and Gintis- prepare WC pupils for low paid WC jobs.
- Capitalism needs large numbers of low paid workers. boring repetitive jobs-e.g. factory work, call centre, office work.
- School prepares WC for low paid jobs .
- school corresponds with work
- same values-punctuality, hard work, respect for authority. external rewards in both. grades and wages. rather than enjoyment.
- school corresponds with work
- bowles and gintis agree with althusser that the education system socialises WC and MC pupils to be passive workers.
- interactionalists- Willis- pupils are not as passive as suggested by Bowles and Gintis
- 'The lads'-study by Willis, pupils don't conform to school rules and form anti school subcultures. disobey rules and mess about in lessons
- interactionalists- Willis- pupils are not as passive as suggested by Bowles and Gintis
- School prepares WC for low paid jobs .
- Capitalism needs large numbers of low paid workers. boring repetitive jobs-e.g. factory work, call centre, office work.
- Bowles and Gintis- prepare WC pupils for low paid WC jobs.
- intro
- bowles and gintis agree with althusser that the education system socialises WC and MC pupils to be passive workers.
- interactionalists- Willis- pupils are not as passive as suggested by Bowles and Gintis
- 'The lads'-study by Willis, pupils don't conform to school rules and form anti school subcultures. disobey rules and mess about in lessons
- interactionalists- Willis- pupils are not as passive as suggested by Bowles and Gintis
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