Educating inequality : beyond the political myths of higher education and the job market
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Educating inequality : beyond the political myths of higher education and the job market
Routledge, 2018
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Educating inequality
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Politicians and school officials often argue that higher education is the solution to many of our social, and economic problems. Educating Inequality argues that in order to reduce inequality and enhance social mobility, public policies are needed to revamp the financial aid system and increase the number of good jobs. Exploring topics such as the fairness of the current social system, the focus on individual competition in an unequal society, and democracy and capitalism in higher education, this important book seeks to uncover the major myths that shape how people view higher education and its relation to the economy. Looking to models that generate economic mobility and social equality, this book advocates a broader vision for public higher education to promote universal equality and global awareness.
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Contents
Preface
Chapter 1: The Politics of Higher Education
Chapter 2: College and the Myth of the Good Job
Chapter 3: Why Higher Education Reduces Social Mobility
Chapter 4: The Myth of the Fair Meritocracy
Chapter 5: How College Changed Childhood, Education, and Parenting in America
Chapter 6: Training Undemocratic Capitalists
Chapter 7: The Death of the Liberal Classroom
Chapter 8: Will Technology and the Free Market Save Higher Ed and the Job Market?
Conclusion: Educating Equality
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