SOC224H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Knowledge Economy, Human Capital, Education Review
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5 of 6 short answer: 15 marks sample short answer question, name and explain any two examples of capital, including how these forms of capital act as a resource in a education system. Review from last class: selection" theories: They didn"t think school related to them in any way. Counter-school culture; hallway hangers and brothers; role of school. What macleod did differently is that he followed up on the participants so this gave him other external factors such as racism. Organization/legitimation: legitimization is the idea that schools helps legitimate certain jobs. A teacher can still be a good teacher without a bachelors degree but cant get a job; lawyers cannot be a good lawyer without the degree required as well as doctors: how schools are legitimized. Credentialism (we will only focus on human capital and credentialism in this class) We have to decide if it is worth spending that time. Education will provide you with necessary skills.
