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Preferred term
conflict theory of education
Definition
- Conflict theory posits that conflict is a fundamental part of the social order, and that schools are a critical site in the reproduction of social inequality, particularly class conflict and racial stratification. Schools are not meritocratic; individual talent and hard work do not necessarily guarantee success. [Source: Sociology of Education: An A-to-Z Guide; Conflict Theory of Education]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/conflict_theory_of_education
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