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How Curricula Can Convey the Ideas of the Ruling Class

Understanding how curricula can convey the ideas of the ruling class is crucial in analyzing the influence of the dominant social group on education. This blog post explores the concept of curricula as a means to perpetuate the ideas and values of the ruling class, discussing theories such as social reproduction theory and the hidden curriculum. It also highlights the impact of textbook bias and the exclusion of marginalized knowledge. Finally, the post offers strategies to counteract the conveyance of ruling class ideas through curricula, promoting inclusivity and critical thinking in the education system.

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