The Hidden Curriculum For centuries, schooling has been closely linked to the workplace. But what does this ‘Hidden Curriculum‘ mean for students? In 1976, political scientists Samuel Bowles and Herbert Gintis proposed a radical theory about the purpose of education in capitalist societies: Schools are used to prepare children for working in capitalist businesses. This […]
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Education as an Ideological State Apparatus In 1971, Louis Althusser wrote about the concept of ideological state apparatuses (ISAs), which includes education as an Ideological State Apparatus. Althusser argued that education is an important part of a repressive state apparatus in a capitalist society. Through education, the upper class is able to maintain its power […]
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How Labelling Impact Social Class Have you ever heard of the word labelling? This concept refers to a sociological theory of social behaviour which states that the behaviour of human beings is influenced significantly by the way other members in society label them. It’s a common occurrence in schools and universities. But labels are more […]
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