Sociology 1027A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Hidden Curriculum, Tabula Rasa, Meritocracy
21 Jan 2017
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Key aspects: power is achieved, achievement has to be demonstrated, achievement can be measured. For a merit based society to be fair: everyone has equal opportunity to develop skills and demonstrate merit, talent and effort are rewarded, we can agree what constitutes merit. Inequality still exists, but: based on talent, effort and achievement, the outcome of open and fair processes (ex. Inequality by consensus: everyone agrees that this is a fair distribution (for the most part) This sociological perspective is part of what we call functionalism: that society is based on a number of process that work together to be cohesive and create a greater good. Integrative relationships and contributions to the maintenance of society. Schooling as an example: universal access, free public schooling, progression system, testing, recognized credential (further education or labour, socializes and prepares young people for adult roles, manifest vs. hidden curriculum.
