The Legitimisation Of Class Inequality

Question 1

Legitimisation of class inequality

Answer 1

Marxist argue that in reality money determines how good an education you get. But people do not realise this because of schools spread the Myth of meritocracy

Question 2

Myth of meritocracy

Answer 2

In schools we learn that we all have an equal chance to succeed and that our grades depress on our effort and ability, thus if we fail we believe it’s our own fault. This legitimates or justifies the system because we think it’s fair when it’s really not

Question 3

Why do w/c pupils accept lower paid jobs later in life ?

Answer 3

Pupils are not taught the truth that ex face an unfair disadvantage bc of class background