Perspectives on Education - Neoliberalism and the New Right

Question 1

What do neoliberals believe the state’s position on education should be?

Answer 1

The state should not provide education, instead, a free-market economy could provide it and encourage competition to drive up standards.

Question 2

How do Functionalists and the New Right compare to one another?

Answer 2

They believe that some people are naturally more talented than others.
They agree that education should be run on the meritocratic principles of open competition.
They believe that education should socialise pupils into shared values and provide a sense of national identity.

Question 3

What do the New Right say about the state education system?

Answer 3

It has a one size fits all approach so it doesn’t meet the individual and community needs.
It has lower standards due to a lack of accountability to their consumers.

Question 4

What is the New Right’s solution to a better education system?

Answer 4

Marketisation

Question 5

What do Chubb and Moe say is the answer to inefficiency in schools?

Answer 5

Introduce a market system through education vouchers given to parents.

Question 6

What does Gewirtz say about marketisation in schools?

Answer 6

It benefits the middle class, who can get their children into more desirable schools.