Evaluation of neo-marxists views

What criticism is made about Marxist theories and teachers?

Many teachers are left-wing and aim to challenge inequality, not reinforce it.

How do neo-Marxists respond to the criticism about teachers’ intentions?

They argue the reproduction of inequality happens unconsciously, not as intentional brainwashing.

Can working-class teachers overcome class bias in education?

Possibly, but critics argue that becoming a teacher often means adopting a middle-class habitus.

What is the interactionist critique of neo-Marxism?

They emphasize individual agency and suggest that outcomes result from teacher-pupil interactions, not just class structure.