Educational Theories and Class Inequality

Flashcards covering key concepts related to educational theories and class inequality.

Ideological State Apparatus (ISA)

Institutions that disseminate ideologies to maintain the rule of the bourgeoisie, such as education, religion, and media.

Hidden Curriculum

The implicit lessons and values taught in schools that reinforce social norms and hierarchies.

Correspondence Principle

The concept that relationships in schools mirror those in the workplace, reinforcing social inequality.

Myth of Meritocracy

The belief that success in education is based on merit and ability, ignoring the impact of social class background.

Counter-School Culture

A culture among students that resists conventional educational norms, often leading to unskilled labor opportunities.

Social Solidarity

The sense of community and shared values that education aims to create within society.

Meritocracy

A system in which individuals advance based on ability and talent rather than social class or background.

Role Allocation

The process by which education identifies and assigns individuals to roles in society based on their abilities.

Marketisation of Education

The process of introducing competition into the education sector to improve standards and responsiveness to consumer needs.

Cultural Capital

The non-financial social assets that promote social mobility, including education, intellect, and style of speech.

Vocational Education

Training that equips individuals with specific skills for a particular job, aimed at improving their employment opportunities.

Exploitation

The act of taking unfair advantage of a group, often reflected in the relationship between employers and workers in capitalist societies.

Neoliberalism

An economic approach that promotes free markets and deregulation, often critiqued for neglecting social inequality in education.