Marxist Flashcards
What type of theory is the Marxist theory? (Marxism education)
Conflict
What does Bowles and Gintis argue? (Marxism education)
Education is controlled by the elite - there is a correspondence principle where education and work have a direct link
What does Althusser state? (Marxism education)
Indoctrination maintains the system of inequality
What are some factors that are clear in the hidden curriculum? (Marxism education)
- conformist pupils achieve more
- acceptance of hierarchy
- motivation by external rewards
- fragmented (little understanding)
What do Bowles and Gintis suggest about meritocracy? (Marxism education)
It is a myth that only legitimises the inequalities
What does Reynolds suggest? (Marxism education)
Education requires critical thinking
Why is the Marxist theory too deterministic? (Marxism education)
Does not allow for personal choice - overemphasise on the importance of economic relationships
Why do neo-Marxists both accept and reject the correspondence theory? (Marxism education)
Willis and the lads saw the capitalist system and knew they would no succeed so have up, by they were not poorly behaved workers
Why did Marx and Engles base their theory on? (Marxism education)
- power stems from wealth
- means/mode of production
- exploitation
