Processes Within Schools- Curriculum

Question 1

Ethnocentric curriculum

Answer 1

Many sociologists view this as ethnocentric (prioritises the culture/view point of one ethic group, dismissing others
Focuses mainly on English language, culture, music, literature etc
Shaped by white, British, middle class culture

Question 2

Hidden curriculum

Answer 2

Hidden teaching of norms, values, behaviours and attitudes
Perpetuates class divides (teaches acceptance of authority, less catering to lower class continues inequalities, poor stay in poor jobs)
Teaches gender roles- taught to see certain subjects as gender specific, pushes into different careers, stereotyping)