Sociology 1020 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: The Hidden Curriculum, Hidden Curriculum, Homeschooling
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The purposes of education (1) socialization (2) future preparation (3) economic benefits (4) equalization. In today"s society, education remains the institution that promotes equality of opportunity in na societies: meritocracy!! Education and life outcomes: career outcomes, health and life expectancy, family life. Weber: limitations entry into certain programs, positions, professions, more educated individuals have larger networks = increase in opportunities. Canada each province and territory has its own curriculum and financing for their education systems. Public school system: public funding by government. In most of europe, canada and israel, the vast majority of primary and secondary school students attend public schools: 2. Private schools: private schools include all institutions managed by an entity other than a state or public authority, over half of private school students; there are 3 million students enrolled in. Catholic schools, and about 75% of all private high school students attend a.