Education and Social Inequality in the Global Culture

ISBN-13: 9781402069260 / Angielski / Twarda / 2008 / 212 str.

Joseph Zajda; Karen Biraimah; William Gaudelli

Opis

A major aim of Education and Social Inequality in the Global Culture, which is the first volume in the 12-volume book series Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research, edited by Joseph Zajda and his team, is to present a global overview of the relationship of education, socio-economic status, and globalization. By examining some of the major education policy issues, particularly in the light of recent shifts in education and policy research, the editors aim to provide a comprehensive picture of the intersecting and diverse discourses of globalization, education, and policy-driven reforms. The spirit of dialogical encounter has very soundly directed editors' efforts in organizing this volume. The editors' task is to deepen, and in some cases open widely, diverse and significant discourses related to globalization, social stratification, and education. The impact of globalization on education policy and reforms is a strategically important issue for us all. More than ever before, there is a need to understand and analzse both the intended and the unintended effects of globalization on e- nomic competitiveness, educational systems, the state, and relevant policy changes--all as they affect individuals, educational bodies (such as universities), policy-makers, and powerful corporate organizations across the globe. The evo- ing and constantly changing notions of national identity, language, border politics and citizenship which are relevant to education policy need to be critiqued by appeal to context-specific factors such as local-regional-national areas, which sit uncomfortably at times with the international imperatives of globalization.

Recenzje

From the reviews:

"The volume edited by Joseph Zajda, Karen Biraimah, and william Gaudelli offers 11 chapters that deal with the issue extremely critically. The book aims at discussing the factors determining social inequality in education in the context of global culture. ... It is fruitful because they show that the assumed direct relationship between cultural capital and school performance ... . offer valuable contributions to the subject of inequality in education." (Marcelo Caruso, Comparative Education Review, August, 2010)

Spis treści

Foreword.- Preface, Joseph Zajda.- Contributors.- 1. Global Convergence and Divergence in Childhood Ideologies and the Marginalization of Children, Diane M. Hoffman, Guoping Zhao.- 2. Measuring Inequities in Secondary School Attendance: The Probability of Attending Secondary School for Primary School Graduates in Nicaragua, Caroline E. Parker.- 3. Religion, International Aid, and Used Clothing: Globalisation and Mayan Literacy Revival in Guatemala, Mary Holbrock.- 4. A New Understanding of Globalisation: The Case of the Romá , Victòria Miquel-Martí, Tere Sordé-Martí.- 5. Equity Considerations in the Access to Higher Education in Central and Eastern Europe, Randal J. Zimmermann.- 6. The Process of Inclusion/Exclusion in Brazilian Schools: Data from Reality, Marta Luz Sisson De Castro, Janaina Specht Da Silva Menezes.- 7. Private Resources in Educational Finance and Equality Implications: Evidence from Peru, Mariana Alfonso.- 8. Defying the Odds: A Study of Grade 11 Female Students in Eritrea, Kara Janigan.- 9. Voices of Teachers in Academic and Vocational Secondary Schools in Egypt: Perceived Consequences of Educational Reform for Quality and Equality, Nagwa M. Megahed.- 10. Cultural Capital: What does it Offer Students? A Cross-National Analysis, Gillian Hampden-Thompson, Lina Guzman, Laura Lippman.- 11. The Institutionalization of Mass Schooling as Marginalization or Opportunity in Islamic Nation States, Alexander W. Wiseman.- Index of Names.- Index of Subjects.

Blurb

The book critically examines the overall interplay between globalisation, social inequality and education. It draws upon recent studies in the areas of globalisation, educational inequalities and the role of the State. It explores conceptual frameworks and methodological approaches applicable in the research covering the State, globalisation, social stratification and education. It demonstrates the neo-liberal ideological imperatives of education and policy reforms, and illustrates the way the relationship between the State and education policy affects current models and trends in education reforms and schooling globally. Various book chapters critique the dominant discourses and debates pertaining to the newly constructed and re-invented models of neo-liberal ideology in education, set against the current climate of growing social stratification and unequal access to quality education for all.

The book, constructed against this pervasive anti-dialogical backdrop, aims to widen, deepen, and in some cases open, discourse related to globalisation, and new dimensions of social inequality in the global culture. It is presented around three particular dimensions: hegemony, equity, and cultural capital, as these continue to be most significant dimensions defining social inequality in the global culture.

The book explores the ambivalent and problematic relationship between the State, globalisation and social change. Using a number of diverse paradigms, ranging from critical theory to globalisation, the authors, by focusing on globalisation, ideology and social inequality, attempt to examine critically both the reasons and outcomes of education reforms, policy change and transformation and provide a more informed critique on the Western-driven models of accountability, quality and school effectiveness. The book draws upon recent studies in the areas of equity, cultural capital and dominant ideologies in education. It examines the overall interplay between globalisation, ideology and social inequality in education.