New Right view on education

Question 1

what kind of view does the New Right have?

Answer 1

Political view

Question 2

why do they believe education fails to0 perform its role in society?

Answer 2

due to centralised state controle and policies that seek to standardise equality.

Question 3

what are the two things the New Right view believe will make education better?

Answer 3

Parentocracy and meritocracy

Question 4

Parentocracy

Answer 4

A child’s education is dependent on their parents’wealth and wishes. This means that the parents are in control.

Question 5

how does a parentocracy improve the education standards?

Answer 5

Schools will increase their standards as they try to attract customers (parents) with impressive results.
The consensus would be set by the parents rather than politicians, ensuring shared values in society.