SOCB44H3 Lecture Notes - Methylphenidate, Cultural Capital, Child Care
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The education system has replaced organized religion as main purveyor of formal education. Education system is 2nd in importance to family. 100 years ago- majority never attended school. 1950- only 10% of world"s countries had system of. Today- more than half of developing countries are illiterate, while in canada, education is a way of life. Double helix- led to the creation of genetic engineering countries. 2 theoretical approaches to education: functionalism- achievements( outcomes assigned in proportion to individual success in satisfying job-relevant tests of capacity) instead of ascription( outcomes assigned to circumstances and traits). School teaches you: critical thinking & creativity: conflict perspective claims the following: Prevent people from going to post secondary education. Schooling reproduces differences in cultural capital and thus preserves class differences (promotes inequality) Many jobs require academic credentials that are questionable as job skills are effective at . Is learning or skills that an individual acquires and at least in principle it is what grades reflect.
