Sociology: A-level- Marxism & neo-Marxism
and education Questions And Correct
Answers
Ralph Miliband: meritocracy is a myth The true purpose of the education system is to
reproduce class inequality. By pretending to be fair, it helps to create a 'false class
consciousness', we believe those at the top deserve it.
Bowles and Gintis: Correspondence theory Schools consist of hierarchy which mirrors the
workplace. Pupils who conform and fit in well do better than those who rebel. Therefore students
are taught ideology. Dependable plodders are rewarded and become subservient, reliable workers
Hannah and Boyle Carried out a large survey of schools and found much variation among
wc schools. Argued the outcome is more dependent on the management and attitude of the
teachers
Willis Hidden curriculum. Wc boys didn't behave in a way that suited capitalism. Anti-
school subculture. 'cool' to mess about and fail. Kids were praised for truancy, bad behaviour,
and discriminatory attitudes. Knew meritocracy was a myth so rebelled
and education Questions And Correct
Answers
Ralph Miliband: meritocracy is a myth The true purpose of the education system is to
reproduce class inequality. By pretending to be fair, it helps to create a 'false class
consciousness', we believe those at the top deserve it.
Bowles and Gintis: Correspondence theory Schools consist of hierarchy which mirrors the
workplace. Pupils who conform and fit in well do better than those who rebel. Therefore students
are taught ideology. Dependable plodders are rewarded and become subservient, reliable workers
Hannah and Boyle Carried out a large survey of schools and found much variation among
wc schools. Argued the outcome is more dependent on the management and attitude of the
teachers
Willis Hidden curriculum. Wc boys didn't behave in a way that suited capitalism. Anti-
school subculture. 'cool' to mess about and fail. Kids were praised for truancy, bad behaviour,
and discriminatory attitudes. Knew meritocracy was a myth so rebelled
