marxist

• marxists argue that education prepares young people for a capitalist society
• education is not meritocratic
• the hidden curriculum teaches young people to expectations of society
• bowles & gintis

  • education creates an obedient workforce for capitalism
• the hidden curriculum teaches students how to behave as workers and consumers within a capitalist economy
• schools teach obedience and conformity which are important values in a capitalist society where employees must follow orders without question
• What is the Marxist view on education?

  It is a tool for the ruling class.
• How do Marxists view the role of education in society?

  As a mechanism for ruling class control.
• What do Marxists believe education provides to workers?

  Passive workers for the capitalist system.
• What do Bowles and Gintis argue about the relationship between school and workplace?

  There is a correspondence between expectations.
• How many students did Bowles and Gintis study?

  237 students
• What type of students do Marxists argue schools create?

  Obedient and unimaginative students.
• What is the hidden curriculum according to Marxists?

  Learning to obey rules and accept hierarchy.
• How does the hidden curriculum affect students' future job competition?

  It motivates competition for better jobs.
• What do Marxists believe education ultimately benefits?

  Capitalist society and its structure.
• What do critics argue about Marxist perspectives on education?

  They overgeneralize negative aspects.
• What do critics say Marxists overlook regarding education?

  Success of working-class individuals through education.
• What are the key components of the Marxist view on education?

  • Education as a tool for ruling class
  • Creates passive workers
  • Correspondence between school and workplace
  • Hidden curriculum teaches obedience and hierarchy
  • Benefits capitalist society
  • Critics argue overgeneralization and overlook successes