Neoliberalism and the New Right perspective

• What is neoliberalism?

  Neoliberalism is the idea against state services.
• What do neoliberalists argue about education?

  Education should be controlled by the private sector.
• Since when have neoliberalist ideas influenced governments?

  Since 1979
• How do neoliberalists view the value of education?

  It lies in global marketplace competitiveness.
• How do neoliberalists propose to improve education standards?

  By making schools operate like businesses.
• What is the New Right perspective on education?

  • Incorporates neoliberal economic ideas
  • Believes marketisation meets pupils' needs
  • Argues state cannot meet educational needs
• What are the similarities between New Right and Functionalism?

  • Both believe in natural talent differences
  • Both favor meritocracy and competition
  • Both see education as socializing shared values
• What do New Right thinkers believe about the current education system?

  It is not achieving necessary educational goals.
• What is the New Right's criticism of the state education system?

  It takes a 'one size fits all' approach.
• What do New Right thinkers believe about inefficient schools?

  They are not accountable to consumers.
• What solution do New Right thinkers propose for education?

  Marketisation of education to create competition.
• Who are Chubb and Moe?

  They are education theorists from 1990.
• What do Chubb and Moe argue about state-run education?

  It has failed to create equal opportunity.
• How do Chubb and Moe view private schools?

  They deliver higher quality education.
• What do Chubb and Moe suggest for improving education?

  A voucher system for school choice.
• What are the two roles of the state according to the New Right?

  1. Imposes a competitive framework on schools
  2. Ensures transmission of a shared culture
• What does the New Right believe about the National Curriculum?

  It should affirm a national identity.
• Why do New Right thinkers advocate for a Christian act of worship in schools?

  To integrate pupils into shared traditions.
• What criticisms do Gerwitz and Ball have of the New Right perspective?

  • Competition benefits the middle class
  • Cultural capital gives access to better schools
• What do critics argue is the real cause of low educational standards?

  Social inequality and inadequate funding.