Marxism and education

Althusser

2 elements which serve to keep Bourgeoise in power: 1) Repressive state of apparatus 2) Ideological state of apparatus

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Bowles and Gintis

Education created docile workers, education helps kids become obedient, gives external rewards and helps kids become punctual.

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Bourdieu

Social Capital, Economic Capital, Cultural Capital

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Boudon

Cost of persistence- working class kids don't stay in education due to the costs of univeristy, books etc.

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Paul Willis

Found that behavioural patterns in school/ education were carried out into the work place.

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Criticisms

-Only focuses on the working class, - Ignores the positive side of education, - Not all children learn through obedience.

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Education created docile workers, education helps kids become obedient, gives external rewards and helps kids become punctual.

Bowles and Gintis

Social Capital, Economic Capital, Cultural Capital

Cost of persistence- working class kids don't stay in education due to the costs of univeristy, books etc.

Found that behavioural patterns in school/ education were carried out into the work place.

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