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HED4809 Assignment 4 2024 (707406) - 23 August 2024
Con昀氀ict theorists believe the driving force in complex societies is the unending struggle
between different groups to hold power and status. Discuss this statement by referring to
the school as important instrument in this struggle. Structure your essay as follows:
1. Introduction to the essay: A brief overview of Marxism and the role of the school as
instrument to maintain the power struggles in society. (10)
2. Body of the essay: Marxist theory and schooling From a Marxist point of view, argue the
establishment of the school as instrument by society to reproduce attitudes and dispositions
to maintain domination of the privileged class by elaborating on the following:
• Con昀氀ict (Marxist) theory: Class consciousness, false consciousness and hegemony (25)
• Marxism, neo-Marxism and education (25)
• Neo-Marxist interpretation of schooling in a capitalist society (25)
3. Conclusion to the essay: Conclude on the school as important instrument in this
unending struggle between different groups to hold power and status. (Do not introduce
new information and arguments.) (10)
ESSAY 1
1. Introduction
Conflict theorists, particularly those influenced by Marxist perspectives, view society as
perpetually marked by power struggles between different social groups. Within this
framework, institutions like schools are seen not merely as centers of education, but as
instruments that perpetuate and reinforce existing power dynamics and class structures.
This essay explores the Marxist interpretation of schooling as a crucial instrument in
maintaining societal power struggles.
2. Body of the Essay
HED4809 Assignment 4 2024 (707406) - 23 August 2024
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