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Schools play a role in reproducing social hierarchies from "summary" of Education and Power by Michael W. Apple
One of the central arguments in Education and Power is that schools are not neutral institutions but rather play a crucial role in perpetuating social hierarchies. Apple makes the case that schools are deeply embedded within broader societal structures that are marked by inequality and power dynamics. Through various mechanisms such as curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment, schools can either challenge or reinforce existing social hierarchies. Apple argues that the curriculum is not a value-neutral entity but rather reflects the values and interests of dominant groups in society. The content of the curriculum often privileges certain forms of knowledge while marginalizing others. This selective inclusion and exclusion of knowledge can serve to reinforce the existing social order by legitimizing the perspectives of those in power while silencing alternative voices. Similarly, pedagogy - the methods and practices of teaching - can either ...
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