Education in America provides an essential, comprehensive introduction to education in the U.S., from its origins to its contemporary manifestations. Focusing on social inequality, Kimberly A. Goyette calls into question Horace Mannâs famous proclamation that education is the âgreat equalizerâ and examines how education stratifies students based on socioeconomic background, race, and gender. She identifies the 'hidden curriculum' beneath equations and grammar rules, from which students may learn what is expected of them based on their anticipated roles in society. Referencing school reforms such as No Child Left Behind, Race to the Top, and Common Core, Goyette shows that education is not merely reflective of a societyâs views, but instrumental in shaping and changing societyâs structure. The Sociology in the Twenty-First Century Series introduces students to a range of sociological issues of broad interest in the United States today, with each volume addressing topics such as family, race, immigration, gender, education, and social inequality. These booksâintended for classroom useâwill highlight findings from current, rigorous research and demographic data while including stories about peopleâs experiences to illustrate major themes in an accessible manner. Learn more at The Sociology in the Twenty-First Century Series.
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