Education Flashcards
The mass increase in postsecondary enrolment, in contrast to the smaller number that once constituted an elite group
Massification
the ever-increasing cache of educational credentials required for a particular job
credential inflation
a society in which resources are distributed fairly on the basis of merit (deserving reward)
meritocracy
the principle whereby the structures of workplaces are reflected in the structures of schools
correspondence principle
The lack of warmth or encouragement that girls and women fell in school as a result of sexism
Chilly Climate
The notion that universities are expected to function in ever more efficient ways with a high degree of predictability and standardization
McDonaldization