Neoliberal policy and the meaning of counterintuitive middle-class school choices

James, D. , Reay, D. , Crozier, G. , Beedell, P. , Hollingworth, S. , Jamieson, F. and Williams, K. (2010) Neoliberal policy and the meaning of counterintuitive middle-class school choices. Current Sociology, 58 (4). p. 623. ISSN 0011-3921

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0011392110368003

Abstract

This paper considers how the nature and effects of neoliberal policy in education are illuminated by the outcomes of a study of white middle class families choosing ordinary state secondary schools in England. Having described the main features of the study and some of its findings, consideration is given to specific ‘global’ dimensions – one in terms of parental perceptions and the other drawing upon analysis of the global effects of neoliberalism, an example of which is illustrated with reference to an influential UK policy. We conclude that the conditions so generated not only provide advantages to those making conventional choices in keeping with a marketised service, but that they may also bring advantages to middle class families making ‘counter-intuitive’ choices as well.

Item Type:Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:educational policy, middle class, neoliberalism, school choice
Faculty/Department:~Pre-2010 Faculty Structure > Social Sciences and Humanities > School of Education
ID Code:11498
Deposited By: A. Lawson
Deposited On:13 Sep 2010 09:38
Last Modified:21 Sep 2012 13:37

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