PS276 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6-7: Internet Addiction Disorder, Cultivation Theory, Prime Time
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Lesson 7: schools & work, leisure, and media (ch. Social reformers/labour unions concerned over welfare of children/own job security child labour laws limiting employment of minors. Education seen as social control and means for improving living conditions for those living in the slums. Universal secondary education implemented to americanize immigrants. Prior to 20th century, high schools were for elite; emphasized classical liberal arts instruction; means of intellectual training. 1920s schools reformed to prepare youth for life in modern society and meet needs of diverse and growing population of young people. General education, college prep, and vocational education all taught in same institution. Schools act as tool for social intervention as large number of youth can be reached at once: e. g. more math/science courses implemented in 1950s when politicians felt us lost scientific edge to soviet union. No child left behind act of 2002 ensured all students achieved academic proficiency regardless of economic circumstances.
