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The politics of knowledge influence educational practices from "summary" of Education and Power by Michael W. Apple
The ways in which knowledge is valued and transmitted within educational institutions are deeply intertwined with larger power dynamics in society. This means that the content of what is taught in schools, as well as how it is taught, is not neutral or objective, but rather shaped by the interests of those in positions of power. These interests can manifest themselves in various ways, such as through the promotion of certain ideologies, worldviews, or cultural norms that serve to maintain existing power structures. Educational practices are influenced by the politics of knowledge in several key ways. For example, the curriculum that is taught in schools often reflects the dominant perspectives of the society in which it is situated. This means that certain knowledge is privileged over others, reinforcin...
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