SOCB44H3 Lecture Notes - Dont, Randall Collins, Hidden Curriculum
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Religion monopolized education. (critical as a secondary agent of socialization) (family is the third) Mass education is about a 100 years old. (relatively wealthy countries, its expensive, costs a lot of money, bu its worth the effort, in the world today) cannot maintain developed standards without an educated population. Compulsory education (1950s) certain age must go to school. Canada 99% literacy rate. (one of the top countries) How changes in education related to changes in economy. Watson and crick? (dna guys) decoded dna, let to a book called double helix? led to the creationg of genetic engineering companies. (influence of education on economy) Did it in his basement, and put the three things together because his idea was scoffed at. (an ex of economy influencing education) **functionalist approach - (functionalism) - uniform socialization, replaced diversity among families, religions, religious traitions graudally gave way to a more homogenized culture. emphasisz achievement, (success, hardwork, ability education is competetive.
