The Illusion of the Equality of Opportunity
Marxist sociologists Bowles and Gintis argue that capitalist societies are not meritocratic. Against Functionalists, they argue that it is not […]
Sociological perspectives on the role and functions of education in society; the significance of in-school processes such as teacher labelling and subcultures for pupil identities; explanations for differences in educational achievement by social class, gender and ethnicity; the impact of education policies of marketization, selection and privatisation, and the globalization of education
Marxist sociologists Bowles and Gintis argue that capitalist societies are not meritocratic. Against Functionalists, they argue that it is not […]
Useful sources of quantitative and qualitative data for teaching and learning about the sociology of education… with a focus on
Tony Sewell suggested an anti-school culture may be responsible for the underachievement of black boys.
Part of the traditional American Dream is that anyone, even children from low income families, can work their way through
White working class underachievement is persistent and real, but contemporary government reports are potentially biased in that they might fail
An introduction to the key features of the UK education system, including details of the Department for Education, OFSTED, key
School corresponds to work: both are hierarchical, both require passive pupils/ workers and both are motivated by external rewards.
Official Statistics on schools, teachers and educational achievement provided by the United Kingdom government provide an overview of the education
Key statistics on education in America, and the key features of the American education system including primary, secondary and tertiary
Answers to the AQA’s A-level sociology education with theory and methods exam, June 2017… Just a few thoughts to put students