Schooling and Social Change Since 1760: Creating Inequalities through Education

Since 1760, England's education system has played a significant role in embedding, sustaining, and deepening social distinctions, leading to a deeply divided system that leads to separate lifestyles for those from different backgrounds. This book offers a powerful critique of the current situation and provides a detailed account of the development of the education system. It will be of great interest to academics, scholars, and post-graduate students in the field of history of education and education politics, as well as administrators, teachers, and policy makers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 29 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Since 1760, England has undergone significant changes in its education system, reflecting the broader economic and social transformations of the country. In "Schooling and Social Change in England since 1760," author John Goldthorpe offers a critical analysis of the current state of British education, highlighting the historical processes that have contributed to the crisis facing policymakers and practitioners today.

The book identifies the key phases of economic and social change since 1760 and demonstrates how the education system has played a central role in perpetuating, sustaining, and deepening social distinctions in Britain. Spanning the entire period since the first industrialization, the book provides a detailed account of the development of a deeply divided education system that leads to vastly different lifestyles for individuals from diverse backgrounds. Through a much-needed examination of changes in education, the book develops compelling arguments about inequalities.

This book is of immense interest to academics, scholars, and post-graduate students in the fields of history of education and education politics. It will also appeal to administrators, teachers, and policy makers, particularly those interested in the historical development of schooling. By exploring the interplay between education, society, and politics, "Schooling and Social Change in England since 1760" offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics that shape educational systems and their impact on individuals and communities.

Weight: 380g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367701758