Evaluate the Marxist Perspective on the role of education.
Evaluate the Marxist Perspective on the role of education. Marxist perspectives place stress upon the role the schools play in preparing children for their future working role in terms of both skill and values. The crucial factor is that Marxists see education as a means of exploitation of the population by the ruling class. Bowles and Gintis examine the values, which they claim underlie the subjects taught in schools. They suggest that the prime purpose is to produce a willing, subservient workforce, which will continue to help make profits for the ruling class and not challenge their dominance in society. In Schooling in Capitalist America, they argue two reasons for this. One reason is through the 'hidden curriculum' of schooling and the correspondence, or very close similarity, the between the social relationships at school and at work (long shadow of work). Secondly through the role of the education system in legitimising or justifying inequality. Education serves the needs of a capitalist society divided into social classes and serves the needs of capitalism by socialising children into the dominant ideology, leading to an obedient workforce and the stability of capitalism. With the exception of a few individuals education confirms individuals' class of origin as their class of destination. Education therefore contributes to the reproduction of present class
Write a story that in some way involves eating.
Write a story that in some way involves eating. My Extensive Transformation "What will you do in your life!", my mother exclaimed ferociously. I always knew the reason for her ghastly attitude towards me. It was my eating habits that created such stupendous fights between my angelic mother and me, but she was very compassionate and possessive about me. My affable friends in the neighbourhood, Matt and Mae, were remarkably kind to me. They helped me in every phase in which I was unable to muddle through. I had extremely appalling eating habits, which abridged my ability to deal with the everyday obstacles. Back at school, in my grotty sixth grade were all abhorrent classmates who made my time at school egregious. I was an insignificant being amongst the mammoth and the rude. My presence or absence did not matter at all. I had no significance. I was incapable of performing any minute part in class. My burly classmates were ruthlessly aggressive towards me. They bullied me mercilessly. I was made the center of attraction everyday- they always did something that grasped the whole class's attention towards me. I was exhausted of being stuffed with embarrassment every atrocious day of school. The core of these repugnant acts was Harry. He had no respect for me, did things the way he preferred without considering other's feelings. 'Anorexic patient', that's right! This is what I
Singapore's education policies are largely influenced by the need to compete in a global economy. Do you agree? Explain your answer.
Raffles Institution Social Studies Assignment : Education - Lionel Ong (19) 4Q a) Singapore's education policies are largely influenced by the need to compete in a global economy. Do you agree? Explain your answer. [12m] I agree to a large extent. Ever since Singapore gained independence in 1965, Singapore's education policies has played a crucial role in the economic progress and social changes of the country, and more importantly, the raising of Singapore's standing on the global stage, in terms of both economic might and international recognition. During the early years of independence, Singapore's main priority was to deviate away from entrepot trade into manufacturing and industrialisation so as to improve the economy, and at the same time solve the problem of unemployment. As a result of this move towards industrialisation, the Singapore government had to prepare students for entry into the workforce by equipping them with the necessary skills. As such, technical education was introduced for the first time in secondary schools in 1969, where all boys and 50% of the girls had to take technical subjects such as woodwork and metalwork. In addition, technical schools and vocational institutes were set up to provide training in areas such as electricity, electronics and metalwork. Existing institutions such as Ngee Ann Technical College and Singapore Polytechnic
Outline and Evaluate the feminist contribution to sociological research.
David Rowley Outline and Evaluate the feminist contribution to sociological research Feminism is a movement for women trying to get equal rights for themselves. Feminism first emerged in the late 60's, but women as early as the beginning of the 20-century, called the Suffragette movement tried to get the vote for women. The Feminism movement of the 60's and especially feminist sociologists were critical of sociology, for ignoring gender issues and women and research being malestream. And so feminists took it upon themselves to open up new research other than that of research by men focusing on men. The new areas of research by women were taken into the work place, education and health. The women's liberation Movement in the early 60's founded the feminist perspective and had 7 aims such as: equal pay, equal education and job opportunities, 24-hour nurseries, free contraception and abortion, legal and financial independence for women. And end to discrimination against lesbians and the right of all women to define their own sexuality and an end to all the laws, assumptions and institutions that perpetuate male dominance and men's aggression towards women. These 7 aims led to research into institutions such as the work place and education system to work out what could be done. Early feminists are critical of malestream research in sociology. They argue that a lot of
What was the Status of women in 1850?
In this Essay I will write about the five points I have been studying. I will comment on what I think was increasing women's movement in the late 19th century. My big points will be Education, Political participation, Social reform (Laws) and Economics (Work). I think this question wants us to think about why did the women want freedom in the late 19th century? Why not start these movements centuries back? I will answer all these questions in my essay. I will start by writing about the status of women in 1850. What was the Status of women in 1850? Women had no legal status. A married woman's earnings belonged to her husband. All property and goods belonged to the husband, as were the children. Poor people might only earn a few sticks of furniture but this affected women as well because income support was paid to the man, which meant he'd go down the pub and waste it. Women could not vote in general elections or local elections and could not stand as MP's. Men made all political decisions on behalf of the women and before the 1832 reform act only rich landowners could vote. Most of the men agreed with an MP called Charles James Fox. He said "women would simply vote as their husbands or fathers told them so it is not worth it giving them the vote." Middle class were seen as the child bearer and were allowed no other job. Servants would do all the housework. Middle class
Obesity in todays Society
Obesity in American Society Obesity is becoming a major public health problem in the United States. The percentage of overweight Americans increased dramatically since the 1990's. According to the National Center for Health Statistics Sixty-four percent of U.S. adults are overweight and obese. The statistics for adolescents and children are showing that fifteen percent are overweight. (National Center for Health Statistics) The obesity rate in American society is growing fast. These statistics show that excessive weight or obesity is a major factor for more than one third of Americans' cause of death. The physical appearance of people is hereditary it is also caused by environmental factors such as, parents and economic status. C. Bouchard, in his article "Heredity" states, "Heredity influences weight gain, fat distribution, and responds to overeating." This statement can be simplified as a bunch of chain reactions within the body resulting in overeating and difficulty of weight loss. Lifestyle also determines how genes develop. Another contributing factor to obesity can be genetics; genes affect weight gain by affecting metabolic rates. There are different rates of metabolism. Slower metabolic rates can affect how much a person gains and how hard it is for people to lose weight. The metabolic rate in obese people is low, so obese people gain more weight. Some factors
Malcolm X, the African Diaspora and Education
Malcolm X, the African Diaspora and Education "Education is the passport to our future," Malcolm X reverberated to the world that statement. Throughout centuries and throughout civilisations we have seen education being implemented in its different manifestations respective of those civilisations' cultural and social needs. As a by-product, the children who came out of those systems drove their cultural and social heritage forward with considerable zeal that led to the perpetuation of those civilisations. When one observes the educational institutions of the Ancient Greeks, one is confronted with the type of education that reflected the needs of that society that venerated reason and contemplative thought, which was the basis for its governments. In the Great Civilisations of West Africa, The Songhay in particular, the educational systems reflected those societies need of, first and foremost, to inculcate in its generations the need for moral excellence which was believed to be an important ingredient in a just and harmonious social environment. All of the civilisations that existed since the dawn of time had this important element governing the scheme of things- an education for its youth that imbues that society's traditions and values and hence carrying those elements forward to their future generations. When the colonialists started to invade our territories the first
Is the role of the education system to reproduce class divisions in the interest of the capital class?
Is the Role of the Education System to reproduce class divisions in the interest of the capital class? Functionalists, the consensus theory believe that education continues the socialisation started at home by the family. They believe that school teaches children skills needed for later life in work and it also teaches norms and values, what is right and wrong. Education is therefore seen as important to functionalists because it means the passing on of the culture of society from one generation to the next. Another purpose of the education system is to teach children how to take their place as adults. Functionalists believe that the system is based on mertiocratic society, where everyone has equal opportunities. They believe that schools select and grade individuals so that the most able and the most talented are able to take up the most important positions in society, where they are rewarded with higher status and pay. They do not believe that your class, who you know or who your parents are, effects your opportunities or type of education. Marxists, the conflict view of education think that society is the way it is because some individuals and groups have more power than the others and they use this power to look after their own interests. Education is seen as a way of passing on the inequalities that exists in society from one generation to the next. Marxists think that
New Right ideology is associated with the politics of the Conservative government (1979-97) under the rule of Margaret Thatcher and John Major,
The New Rights New Right ideology is associated with the politics of the Conservative government (1979-97) under the rule of Margaret Thatcher and John Major, but following the second world war both parties have had some association with the New Right. The New Right itself was divided between a 'Libertarian' wing, who were in favour of the free market in every sphere of activity, and a 'Authoritarian' wing who on social issues were concerned to establish social order and obedience, above the rights of individuals. THE 'GREAT DEBATE' Although in Britain, Conservative governments introduced changes to the education system which reflected new priorities, the change in thinking began under the last Labour government of the 1970s. In 1976 the labour Prime Minister James Callaghan made a speech at Ruskin Collage calling for a 'Great Debate' on education. It was followed by a Green Paper on education. The paper argued: It is vital to Britain's economic recovery and standard of living that the performance of the manufacturing industry is improved and that education's the whole range of government policies, including education, contribute as much as possible to improving industrial performance and thereby increasing the national wealth. (Quoted in Finn 1987) In the rising unemployment and the apparent decline of Britain's economy, the concern was that education was failing to
What Are The Reasons For The Improvement in Girls Educational Achievements in Recent Years?
Girls' education has improved vastly in the last 10- 15 years. There are so many reasons for this rapid change. Many people may say it is because of the feminists. Others may think it is because boys have become lazier, or girls have stated taking a greater interest in education and their careers. After the feminist party came, girls had started being seen differently and not just as the typical housewives, who did the cooking, cleaning, washing and ironing, sewing and other domestic chores as well as raising the children and looking after other people in the family, while men were the breadwinners and earned all the money. Girls do not want to be dependant on men anymore and want to become something, with their own identity. They want to be independent, not having to rely on someone else to do things for them; they want their freedom: girls do not want to be like those women who were unable to become something and are now relying on government or other people to give them money. They want to be themselves, without people interfering in their lives. They want people to be proud of them for being better than boys, or being just as good. Boys were always given more rights than girls and now that is something girls want changed, and one of the biggest ways they can do that is by being educated. As said previously, girls' education has improved rapidly over the past 10