they argue that the education system is a form of social control which creates an obedient workforce for a capitalist economy and teaches ruling-class values.
the correspondence principle
the myth of meritocracy
the correspondence principle
a link between the interactions expected in schools and those expected in the workplace.
e.g - obedience, authority, discipline.
— learnt through the hidden curriculum.
the myth of meritocracy
they reject the idea the education system is meritocratic.
argue that social class is the main factor affecting someone’s educational achievement rather than intelligence.
evaluation of bowles and gintis
assume that students have no free will and accept values taught by the hidden curriculum but many students reject the values of the school.
nowadays, a lot of businesses encourage creative and independent workers rather than obedient and passive employees.
