Marxist Perspectives in the Sociology of Education (RLE Edu L Sociology of Education)

The major theories explored are those concerned with social mobility and those which derive from a relativist position in Sociology, both of which see education as a selection mechanism for a stratified society. Social class, family, sociolinguistics and schools are among the topics discussed. In this analysis the author:


defines key areas in the sociology of education


gives access to important concepts of Marx and Engels


strengthens sociological starting points by adding a Marxist element


discriminates between radically different directions in education


maps the main features of long-term working class goals