What Is the True Purpose of Education? A Critical Exploration via the Lens of Social Class
Shuai Wang
Abstract:This essay critically explores the true purpose of education through the lens of social class, emphasizing that it extends beyond mere knowledge and skills to encompass the promotion of social justice and equality. The factors influencing the association between education and social class encompass cultural capital, economic determinants, and discriminatory practices within the educational system. Cultural capital, as conceptualized by Bourdieu, refers to non-monetary assets possessed by individuals such as ta… Show more
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