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| Capitalism | 1 |
| Cultural Influences | 1 |
| Curriculum Development | 1 |
| Educational Change | 1 |
| Educational Policy | 1 |
| Ideology | 1 |
| Politics of Education | 1 |
| School Role | 1 |
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| Educational Theory | 1 |
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| Apple, Michael W. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedApple, Michael W. – Educational Theory, 1988
School curricula are not politically neutral grounds of knowledge. Rather, each takes certain social forms and embodies certain interests. The article discusses how the power of class, race, and gender dynamics determines curriculum structure. It also discusses the role of the school in capitalist countries. (JL)
Descriptors: Capitalism, Cultural Influences, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
