Outline and explain two ways in which Marxists argue that education reinforces capitalist Society.

Question 1

point 1

Answer 1

reproducing inequalities in society, thereby producing the bourgeusies and the proleteriat of the next generetion

• for marxists, meritocracy is a myth
• education system does ‘sift and sort’ people, however it puts WC kids in WC jobs
• myth of meritocracy creates and illusion of fairness through admissions policies that ensure Upper class children go to the good schools

Question 2

Point 2

Answer 2

Correspondence principle

• functionalists see this as a good thing as it socialises them