SLGY 2265 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Anthony Giddens, Social Class, Ulrich Beck
12 Oct 2017
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Social class one"s position in an economic hierarchy; affects life chances o . Income to acquire post-secondary education, which led to better paying jobs. Social and economic change, characteristics of globalized postmodern societies have provided young people more opportunities o . that wealthier can pay for better and more post secondary education . Who does it leave out? if anyone? o . Children from more affluent backgrounds are more likely to have been exposed to the experiences and beliefs that are values in the formal education system (preschool, fine arts, go to university) 17 or 18 years old in 2010 -> early midlife avg 43 years; 405 respondents. Better grades in high school improve one"s chances of being accepted into university; into better universities and into programs that lead to higher paying carrers. What kind of job/career do you want eventually? o . Ted talk how to change education ken robinson.
