the new right theory Flashcards
what is the New Right
. conservative political view that incorporates neoliberal and economic ideas.
. new right believe the state cannot meet peoples needs, people should be left to meet their own needs through the free market.
define a neo-liberal
.an economic philosophy that impacts the education policy, and the philosophy behind the New right.
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Define parentocracy
Empowering parents
Ability to pave child’s future
Define marketisation
Marketisation:
Privatising schools
Treating parents as customers and paying clients
Running like a business
What did the NR introduce to help unemployed students
New vocationalism:
How do the NR and functions relate
Preparing students for the workforce and employment
Believe in meritocracy
Evaluate the New right theory of education
A criticism is that privatisation of schools and marketisation would only benefit the wealthy middle class parents as they could use power and capital to ensure their children are attending the highest rated schools. This leaves poorer WC pupils at disadvantaged schools.