Education and Power

Sebastian Farnham

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Summary

Education and Power explores the powerful, often unseen, relationship between educational systems and societal control. It argues that education is never neutral, serving either to reinforce existing power structures or to challenge them. The text delves into how education has been historically employed for both oppression and liberation, examining instances of cultural assimilation and political control through structured curricula. One intriguing insight reveals how educational policies have profoundly impacted social mobility across different eras and locations.

 
The book progresses by first laying a conceptual foundation, introducing key ideas from the sociology of education and the history of reform movements. It then uses case studies to illustrate how education has promoted specific ideologies, suppressed dissent, and maintained social order. For example, the book analyzes education in colonial contexts, demonstrating its role in nation-building. Such analyses provide readers with a deeper understanding of power dynamics and the potential for educational reform to foster social justice and equality.

 
By focusing on the long-term consequences of educational policies, Education and Power offers a unique perspective on the intricate connections between education, history, and politics. It will appeal to anyone interested in understanding how educational systems shape social change, policy development, and the ongoing pursuit of equality.

Available since: 02/26/2025.

Print length: 78 pages.

Humanities & Social Sciences

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