3.4.2- the relationship between education and capitalism

Question 1

What do Marxists believe is the purpose of education?

Answer 1

To serve and maintain capitalism

Question 2

how do Marxists argue the education system socialise children?

Answer 2

It socialises children into their respective class positions in a way that make sure they are unlikely to challenge them

Question 3

Why do Marxists believe meritocracy is a myth?

Answer 3

Many members of the proletariat are scored to fail because if everyone was successful then that would be no one to do the boring low paid and status jobs that society relies upon

Question 4

What did bowles and Gintis argue?

Answer 4

The organisation of school mirrors the workplace which is known as the correspondence principle

Question 5

what does the correspondence principle do?

Answer 5

It prepares children to fit easily into their future roles, creating a hard-working, obedient and highly motivated workforce

Question 6

according to BOWLES and GINTIS what does the hidden curriculum do?

Answer 6

Prepare children for their future role

Question 7

what is a criticism of bowles and gintis argument

Answer 7

they underestimate working class resistance to attempt to socially control and exploit them for example in workplace strikes