marxist perspective on education

Question 1

which 2 marxist theorists discuss education?

Answer 1

-althusser
-bowles and gintis

Question 2

which theorist discusses neo marxism?

Answer 2

willis

Question 3

according to althusser which 2 functions are performed for the idelogical state apparatus?

Answer 3

-repoduction
-legitimation

Question 4

expand on reproduction?

Answer 4

the education system reproduces class inequality by failing the working class over generations.

Question 5

expand on legitimation?

Answer 5

education system tries to convince people that failure is the fault of the individual not the capitalist system.

Question 6

according to bowles and gintis what do schools do to support the capitalist system?

Answer 6

create new generations of workers to serve them

Question 7

what is the hidden curriculum?

Answer 7

lessons that are learnt and not taught. (used to serve the capitalist system)

Question 8

according to bowles and gintis what is the myth of meritocracy?

Answer 8

success is based on class background not ability or educational achievement.

Question 9

what does willis propose?

Answer 9

that students see through the ruling class ideology. they resist attempts to follow the set of values in school.