Bowles and Gintis' Theory of Education

Introduction

- The 'long shadow of work'.

- Reproduction of the workforce.

- Hidden Curriculum.

How do Schools do this?

- Correspondence principle: schools mirrors the values of the working world.

- Hidden Curriculum:

• Punctuality.
• Rewards/sanctions.
• Extrinsic motivations.
• Division of students.
• Hierarchies and power.
• Privileges for conformity/status.

Education Legitimises Inequality

- Opportunity and meritocracy are myths.

- Education confirms working-class…