Marxism + Education

Question 1

How do Marxists view the education system ?

Answer 1

• working in the interests of of ruling class elites

Question 2

How many functions does the education system perform for the ruling class ?

Answer 2

3 functions

Question 3

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What THREE functions does the education system perform for the ruling class ?

Answer 3

1. It reproduces class inequality
2. It legitimises class inequality
3. It works in the interest of capitalist employers

Question 4

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Reproduction of class inequalities - what does it mean ?

Answer 4

• This means that class inequalities are carried from one generation to the next

Question 5

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give an example of how class inequality is reproduced

Answer 5

• Middle class parents use their MATERIAL AND CULTURAL CAPITAL to ensure that their children get into the BEST SCHOOLS and best sets

Question 6

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What does it mean if wealthier pupils get the better education ?
how does it reproduce class inequality ?

Answer 6

• Private school education > Public
• wealthier students more than likely go onto more middle class jobs because they’ve had a better education