SOC224H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Hidden Curriculum
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Soc 387 theories in the sociology of education. Schools pass along knowledge, values and norms. The centre for preparing kids for society. Society an organism (body), made up of interrelated parts. School= socialization, establish consensus and shared norms/values. Not the formal/intended but rather the informal. Student role is the behaviour/ attitudes regarded as appropriate (pg. 151) Gender and sexuality norms- reinforced within the classroom. Character development is part of the ontario curriculum (formalized) A capitalist hidden curriculum aims to create docile workers. Critique: students are not just an empty vessel. Son/ daughter of ruling clas get academic honours. Belief education can change class, in reality class of origin remains class of destination. Lower classes are preceieved as being less intelligent. Students who are part of counter culture are not the most defeated but rather the ones with the strongest self respect and dignity. Hallway hangers (white) and the brothers (black)
