Marxism and Education Flashcards
How do Marxists view education compared to other beliefs?
How do Marxists view education compared to other beliefs?
What did Karl Marx say about capitalism and different groups in society?
Karl Marx said capitalism benefits a few rich people who make money by using and taking advantage of working-class people.
Why do Marxists believe education might stop poor people from doing well?
Why do Marxists believe education might stop poor people from doing well?
What did Bowles and Gintis think schools teach working-class kids?
They believed schools prepare working-class kids to accept low-paying jobs and follow orders without questioning.
What did Bowles and Gintis say is similar between schools and workplaces?
They said both schools and workplaces have people at the bottom who follow rules set by those in charge.
What are the hidden lessons in school according to Bowles and Gintis?
They say schools teach things indirectly, like competing with others and obeying without questioning, which prepare poorer kids for working in lower-paying jobs.
What did Willis find about boys from working-class families in school?
Willis found that some boys from working-class families didn’t like school and ended up in lower-paying jobs because they didn’t want to follow the rules.
What was Willis’ study called?
‘The Lads’
What do critics say about the Marxist view of education?
Critics think the Marxist view doesn’t consider that schools can also help everyone get along. They also think Marxists ignore how people might resist unfair systems, and they forget that girls face different problems in schools.
Explain the Correspondence Principle
School mirrors the workplace.
