Interpellation is a concept introduced by the French Marxist philosopher Louis Althusser. It describes the process by which ideology addresses individuals, thereby creating subjects. This concept is central to Althusser’s theory of ideology and is pivotal in understanding how individuals…
Explore Louis Althusser's perspective on education and its role in reproducing social hierarchies. Learn about the concept of Ideological State Apparatuses (ISAs), interpellation, hidden curriculum, and subject formation. Discover how education perpetuates social inequalities and maintains the dominance of the ruling class. Challenge traditional Marxist perspectives and critically examine the purpose and effects of education in society.
