SOCI 1F90 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: White Privilege, Slow Learner, George Ritzer
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Massification- the mass increase in post-secondary enrolment, in contrast to the smaller numbers that once constituted an elite group. Credential inflation- the ever-increasing cache of educational credentials required for a particular job. Meritocracy- a society in which resources are distributed fairly on the basis of merit. Correspondence principle- the principle whereby the structures of workplaces are reflected in the structures of schools. Chilly climate- the lack of warmth or encouragement that girls and women feel in school as a result of sexism. Mcdonaldization- the notion that universities are expected to function in ever more efficient ways, with a high degree of predictability and standardization. Mass education was established in canada in the early 1900s as a means of serving the public good by providing a common moral education. Post-secondary participants participation rates have risen over the past several decades. Functionalists view schools as institutions that reflect the larger social system.
