Postmodernist

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Post modernist and the role of education 
  • This focuses on the importance of diversity and choice in education
  • Thompson argues that in postmodern society, schools can break free from the oppressive uniformity of the "one size fits all" mass education system to one where education is tailored to meet the differing needs of diverse communities.
  • They reject the Marxist views that education reproduces class inequality, arguing instead that class division

Development (Growth & change)

Criticism 
  • It exaggerates the extent of diversity in education- the national curriculum is a "one size fits all" state controlled curriculum that gives little scope for expressing minority ethnic cultures.
  • Post modernists neglect that continuing importance of structural inequality in education (and everyday life.)

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