Neoliberalism and the new right

Question 1

What is Neoliberalism?

Answer 1

Neoliberalism is an economic set of ideas which has impacted the education system massively.

Question 2

Since what year has neoliberalism influences all governments since ?

Answer 2

1979

Question 3

what is the neoliberalism idea based on?

Answer 3

there should be limited state intervention in our lives. The government should adopt a laissez faire ( leave it alone) approach.

Question 4

what do neoliberals argue is more efficient than the state ?

Answer 4

the private sector and the ‘free-market’.

Question 5

what is privatization?

Answer 5

privatisation is when
industries and services that are
ran by the state are sold off, or
tendered out to private
companies. This process began in
the 1980s.

Question 6

name an example of a British company which underwent privatization?

Answer 6

British Gas

Question 7

5 benefits of privatization?

Answer 7

1- more choice for the consumer
2-lower taxes for the tax payer
3-competition in the economic market 
4-improved standards and qualities 
5-a growing economy and increasing wealth

Question 8

what political is the conservative party linked to?

Answer 8

the conservative party

Question 9

what do the new right believe about the state?

Answer 9

the state cannot meet the needs of the people and state run services are inefficient and wasteful- offer poor value for money

Question 10

what does neo-liberals argue about education ?

Answer 10

education has largely failed and takes a one size fits all approach

Question 11

what is the new right / neoliberal solution?

Answer 11

argue in favor of marketisation of education - schools should be ran like a business for consumers. more competition between schools .

Question 12

what do the new right argue about the role of state in education ?

Answer 12

state still has to play a role. must impose a framework (like OFSTED).
Ensures that schools transmit a shared set of vales.