HED4809 Assignment
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, 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)
The Role of the School as an Instrument of Power Struggles in
Society: A Marxist Perspective
Introduction
Marxism, a socio-economic analysis originating from the works of
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, posits that the driving force in
complex societies is the perpetual struggle between different groups
to hold power and status. Central to this theory is the concept of
class struggle, where the ruling class (bourgeoisie) maintains control