The Feminist Approach And Globalisation

Question 1

What does feminism have in common with functionalism and Marxism

Answer 1

The belief that the education system transmits values

Question 2

According to feminists, what values does the education system transmit?

Answer 2

Patriarchal ones

Question 3

What do Heaton and Lawson believe?

Answer 3

The hidden curriculum teaches patriarchal values in schools
—> subconsciously transmitting that this is normal

Question 4

How do Heaton and Lawson think patriarchal values are taught?

Answer 4

Through
1. Transitional family structures in textbooks
2. Gendered roles in PE
3. Specific subjects aimed towards genders
4. Division of labour in schools

Question 5

What do liberal feminists believe?

Answer 5

1. Point out remaining issues while celebrating progress made so far in improving girls’ achievement
2. Girls are outperforming boys in education (proven)
3. It is only a matter of time until this is replicated in wider society (not yet)

Question 6

What do radical feminists believe?

Answer 6

1. Patriarchy still works through school to reinforce traditional gender norms and to disadvantage girls
   —> gendered subject choice
   —> sexist bullying

Question 7

What do black and difference feminists believe?

Answer 7

1. Not all girls have the same experience in education
2. Minority girls are often subject to stereotyping and assumption (e.g. different career aspirations)

Question 8

What do all feminists agree on?

Answer 8

Education is secondary socialisation teaching norms, values and gender scripts seen as normal
—> learning these prevents challenges to patriarchy and therefore social change

Question 9

What would points feminists at for making improvements in girls’ education happen?

Answer 9

Feminism itself (equal pay act, legislation)

Question 10

Definition of globalisation

Answer 10

The process of interaction and integration between people, companies and governments worldwide

Question 11

What does Rikowski believe?

Answer 11

That education is becoming a global commodity, and that profit is the driving force behind this

Question 12

According to Rikowski, how are productivity and economic growth increased? Who is welcoming this and why?

Answer 12

By the world trade organisation and world bank supporting global education businesses.
Welcomed by governments —> education as key to success in increasingly competitive global economy

Question 13

How does globalisation affect universities?

Answer 13

They act more as global businesses
—> campuses in other countries
—> acting as consultants for developing school systems