Role Of Education - Marxism Flashcards
Who’s theory is the ‘Ideological State Apparatus’
Althusser’s
What is the ‘Ideological state apparatus’ idea?
Put forward by Althusser. The idea that the proletariat must be convinced the system is fair and therefore apparatus are used to essentially ‘brainwash’ people.
What is an example of an Ideological State apparatus and what do they do?
Institutions such as, the family, media, religion, laws and the education system all reinforce the messages and ideologies of the ruling class
What is Repressive State Apparatus?
It is actual force or the threat of actual force in order to try and control people who do not agree with the decisions or principles of the ruling class. Repressive state apparatus work alongside ideological state apparatus it is designed to control how people think and behave.
Who’s theory is ‘Reproduction of class inequality’
Bourdieu
What the the ‘reproduction of class inequality’ idea?
Founded by Bourdieu. The idea that each class has its own set of ideas and beliefs called a habitus, and the education system is designed by the ruling class who have an upper class habitus and therefore middle / upper class pupils will be able to access the culture of the school and education system. And therefore worksing class students are less likely to have the right cultural capital needed to succeed at school.
What does ‘habitus’ mean?
A set of ideas and beliefs held by a specific social group. Such ss what constitutes as good taste in music, books etc
What does ‘cultural capital’ mean?
How you speak,neat you read,meow you dress etc
Who’s theory is ‘schooling, repression and hegemonic control’
Illich and Freire
What is the ‘Schooling, repression and hegemonic control’ theory?
Discovered by Illich and Freire. Schools are designed to promote conformity and a passive acceptance of the way that things are. Those who do not conform cannot access the higher levels of education such as university.
What is the hegemonic and repression element of Illich and Freires ‘schooling, repression and hegemonic control’ argument
Freire argues that education works through the subordination of students who are thought only to speak when asked to. Freire also argued that students are encouraged to see their teachers are experts in their field so essentially they should listen to them and respect their teachers opinions above your own.
Who’s theory is the ‘The long shadow of work’
Bowles and Gintis
What is the ‘Long shadow of Work’ theory
Discovered by Bowles and Gintis. The argument that schools create a hard-working submissive and disciplined work force. They argue that schools mirror the work force also known as correspondence principle, they see meritocracy as a myth and argue the larger factor in determining sucsess is social class, ethnicity and race.
