An Introspective Study: Elitist Views of Political Socialisation in Education.

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Peng Suqing

U040726N

DO2

FASS

An Introspective Study: Elitist Views of Political Socialisation in Education

Due 25th October 2004

I. Introduction

"What are your views of the way Political Socialisation is being conducted now in the education system?"

In this essay political socialisation in the education system refers to how students are familiarized with local politics through their educational experience. Education here, defined as one's individual exposure to the national syllabus and school environment.

This essay is a case study. The objective: to deliberate how ex-students from arguably the best junior college in Singapore view political socialization. Having been brought up in an environment of educational elitism, I contend to see how successful the government has been instilling a sense of nationalistic patriotism amongst the smartest students from particular efforts like National Education and Social Studies.

I conducted research by interviewing 3 individuals, who were ex-students of Raffles Junior College. Andrea, Daniel and Nicholas were all previously from the Arts Faculty. Academically bright and among the best in their classes, I carefully chose them for the diverse backgrounds they came from.

Andrea- 19, holds