Marxist| Role of Education Flashcards
what marxists say about the education system, theories etc.
What is Marxists main argument about society and its nature?
what is society based on?
we already know that it is a conflict theory.
Society is based on class division and capitalist exploitation.
Marxism:
What is the relationship of the bourgeoisie and proletariat in society?
Bourgeoisie exploit the proletariat [working class].
Marxism:
What is the full evaluation that Marxists conclude from their study on education?
what do they believe meritocracy is?
The ‘myth of meritocracy’ is the only accurate representation of how schools spread this information.
What do Marxists evaluate about the role of education?
what does capitalism make the education system look like?
View education as a tool for the ruling class to maintain capitalist domination.
What is Althusser’s main point of argument?
it is a tool used in science.
State apparatuses.
Althusser:
Describe the RSA; repressive state apparatus.
think about the class division/system.
Maintain rule of bourgeoisie by force and/or threat.
Althusser:
Describe the ISA; ideological state apparatus.
also think about the class division.
Maintain the rule of bourgeoisie by controlling people’s ideas, values and beliefs.
