NOT Equality of opportunity - policies

Question 1

Gerwitz

Answer 1

Despite equality of opportunity policies, the marketisation of education continues to favour the middle class, reinforcing inequality.

Question 2

Bourdieu

Answer 2

Argued that formal education is built around middle class values, benefiting those who already possess cultural capital and disadvantaging others.

Question 3

Murray

Answer 3

Attempts to make education more equal have undermined meritocracy by prioritising inclusivity over ability, disadvantaging gifted students.

Question 4

Wragg

Answer 4

Wragg likens the education system to a ‘Victorian railway carriage,’ where students are placed on fixed routes determined by their social class.