SOC 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Meritocracy, Symbolic Interactionism
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Education came from performing chores in the house and on the farm. Schooling was only available to those in upper social classes. Rise of industrialization led to the creation of primary schools in the us. As these educational systems were created, there was a shift in type of education received. Now focused on math, reading, writing, science, history, etc. Today, education is an important stepping stone to job and career opportunities. Now expect schools and universities to prep new citizens to participate in the economy. Ways that schools support the operation and stability of society. Preparing students to function in our social world (how to read, write) System in which we base rewards on talent and hard work. Stresses how formal education supports operation of society. Ignores behaviors and interactions occurring b/w students and teachers and how this varies based on social setting. Ignore problems facing our educational system and how our education systems supports and reproduces inequality.
