evaluating Bowles and Gintis

Was there any issues with Bowles and Gintis’ research?

No, but it was done in 1976 so their findings are more applicable to that time as the modern workplace is less factory focused

What is a further criticism of the education system?

It corresponds with the workplace of a different era so no longer prepares people for the modern workplace

What did Robinson argue?

Education is based on the principles of industrialism but stifles creativity and doesn’t prepare people for working lives today

What are some contemporary practices in schools that differ from the traditional Marxist view?

They’re encouraged to get involved with democratic structures and to complain about aspects of school they dislike

How do these democratic practices in schools contrast with the Marxist perspective on the workplace?

A: Marxists believe such practices are typically unwanted in capitalist workplaces, which favor obedience and discourage criticism.

Marxists believe such practices are typically unwanted in capitalist workplaces, which favor obedience and discourage criticism- so these disprove Marxist ideas about school