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Althusser 1971 Marxist Apparatuses |
Repressive state apparatuses: maintain the rule of the bourgeoisie by force or threat of force. When needed, use force to repress the w/c. Eg Police, courts, and army Ideological state apparatuses: maintain rule of the bourgeoisie by controlling ppl’s beliefs, values and ideas. Eg religion, media and the education system |
How the capitalist ruling class maintain their dominant position |
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Bowles and Gintis 1976 Marxist Schooling in capitalist America |
Schooling helps to produce obedient workers that capitalism needs Schools reward those with similar traits to that of a complaint submissive worker Those that are independent and creative get lower grades |
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Cohen 1984 Marxist Correspondence principle and hidden curriculum |
Youth training schemes serve capitalism by teaching young workers not genuine job skills but attitudes and values needed in a subordinate labour force. Lowers their aspiration so that they accept low paid work |
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Bowles and Gintis Marxist Myth of meritocracy |
Main factor in determining if someone has a high income is family+class background, not educational ability Describe the education system as a giant myth-making machine, and that it legitimises class inequalities |
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Willis 1977 Marxist Learning to labour |
W/c pupils can resist attempts to indoctrinate them Lads counter-culture |
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