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Diminishing Democracy, Equity, and Workers' Rights: The Impact of Neoliberalism on Education

Dylan Mitchell

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Published in The Rich World And The Impoverishment Of Education: Diminishing Democracy Equity And Workers Rights (Routledge Studies In Education Neoliberalism And Marxism)

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Neoliberalism is a political and economic ideology that has become increasingly dominant in the world since the 1980s. Neoliberalism is based on the belief that the free market is the best way to allocate resources and that the role of government should be limited to protecting individual rights and enforcing contracts. Neoliberalism has had a significant impact on education, leading to a decline in the quality of education, a decrease in funding for public schools, and an increase in the privatization of education.

The Rich World and the Impoverishment of Education: Diminishing Democracy, Equity and Workers' Rights (Routledge Studies in Education, Neoliberalism, and Marxism)

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The Impact of Neoliberalism on the Quality of Education

Neoliberal policies have led to a decline in the quality of education in a number of ways. First, neoliberal policies have led to a decrease in funding for public schools. This has resulted in larger class sizes, fewer resources for teachers, and a decline in the quality of instruction. Second, neoliberal policies have led to an increase in the privatization of education. This has resulted in the creation of charter schools and private schools that are not subject to the same regulations as public schools. As a result, these schools are often able to charge higher tuition and provide a lower quality of education.

The Impact of Neoliberalism on Equity in Education

Neoliberal policies have also had a negative impact on equity in education. Neoliberal policies have led to a decrease in funding for programs that support low-income students and students of color. This has resulted in a widening of the achievement gap between these students and their more affluent peers. In addition, neoliberal policies have led to an increase in the use of standardized testing. This has resulted in a narrowing of the curriculum and a decrease in the amount of time that teachers can spend on teaching critical thinking skills and creativity.

The Impact of Neoliberalism on Workers' Rights in Education

Neoliberal policies have also had a negative impact on workers' rights in education. Neoliberal policies have led to a decrease in the power of teachers' unions. This has resulted in a decline in teacher salaries and benefits, as well as a decrease in the ability of teachers to bargain for better working conditions. In addition, neoliberal policies have led to an increase in the use of part-time and temporary teachers. This has resulted in a decrease in the stability of the teaching profession and a decrease in the quality of instruction.

The neoliberal agenda has had a significant impact on democracy, equity, and workers' rights in education. Neoliberal policies have led to a decline in the quality of education, a decrease in funding for public schools, and an increase in the privatization of education. Neoliberal policies have also had a negative impact on equity in education and workers' rights in education. It is important to understand the impact of neoliberalism on education in order to develop policies that will promote democracy, equity, and workers' rights.

The Rich World and the Impoverishment of Education: Diminishing Democracy, Equity and Workers' Rights (Routledge Studies in Education, Neoliberalism, and Marxism)

by Erin Shields

4.7 out of 5