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The curriculum reflects dominant ideologies and shapes students' perspectives from "summary" of Education and Power by Michael W. Apple
Education is not a neutral process. It is embedded in societal power structures and reflects the dominant ideologies of the time. The curriculum, the content and structure of what students are taught, plays a crucial role in shaping students' perspectives on the world. It is not just a collection of facts and information; it is a tool of socialization that reinforces certain ways of thinking and understanding the world. The dominant ideologies that are reflected in the curriculum are not always explicit. They are often subtle and implicit, woven into the fabric of what is taught and how it is taught. For example, the emphasis on certain subjects over others, the way history is presented, and the values that are promoted all reflect the dominant worldview of the society in which the curriculum is situated. This process of shaping students' perspectives through the curriculum is not accidental. It is a deliberate act of power that reinforces the status quo and perpetuates existing power structures. By ...
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