Social Theories of Education

Social Theories of EducationThis intellection paper will seek Brookfields critique of the above article, examining what is critical about critical scheme and in turn critical theorys analysis to the repositioning of that Ideology.Establishing that Ideology is a recognize concept in Critical Theory, Brookfields further beations extended to the thoughts of leaders in the field to identify and oppose the Ideological forces and social processes that oppresses them. Recognising the art of function the preponderant ideology can use, at the same time identifying contradictions that unwrap possibilities for resistance and emancipation, to break free from unequal structures in order to execute a more inclusive democracy.Brookfield believes Marxs Capitalist and Bureaucratic Rationalities exemplifyed as a catalyst to revolutionise social change Marx underpinned the intent of critical theory to act as a catalyst for revolutionary social change.(Brookfield, 2001) and how dominant relati onships that existed played a role in the reproduction or further by the ruling class, of the social structures and education of race to believe and act in certain ways, thus fundament everyy conditioning of the human consciousnesss. volume did not recognize why they were doing it solely they did it anywayBrookfield continued to interpret the writings of Horkheimer identifying his rudiments of critical theory, focussing to abolish the exchange economic carcass of capitalism that dominates social processes, in order to set some people free from oppression and reframe itself to formalised or subjective reasoning, of what he considers to be Traditional Theory.Horkheimer suggest that as soon as a exceptional thought or a way of doing something has been suggested by the powers that be, we forget thinking for ourselves and lose our capacity to reason.Eagletons view that Ideologies are not false but are conditions that continue to gain acceptance because individuals recognise them a s existence true, from their experiences. Thus engaging with their needs and requirements that they already possess. If we believe we must not grumble, shrug our shoulders and get on with it, then the majority principle of the system is safe. Eagleton quotes The study of Ideology is among other things an inquiry into the ways in whichpeople maycometoinvestintheirownunhappiness(Brookfield, 2001)Brookfield adjudge a deeper understanding of Ideology with the use of empirical writings in Althussers essay Ideology and Ideology State Apparatuses in which two types of assimilation agencies evolved Repressive State Apparatuses (such as Police, Military, Prison Guards and Teachers) and Ideological State Apparatuses (such as Family, Church, Educational Systems, Media and Politics.) which exist mainly in civil societies but world controlled by the Repressive State Apparatuses. With this in mind, one does not fly the coop without the other exercising Hegemony. For example, the Educationa l System. In contrast to Marx, Althusser suggests People did know why they were doing it but they did it anywayLastly, through Brookfield interpretations Gramscis concept of Hegemony was explored. He place how adult learners, on entry into and currently in education, are expeditious participants of prior knowledge, beliefs, experiences and values. Thus possessing their own Ideologies and willing in their own oppression. self-aggrandizing Educators persuade to challenge dominant Ideologies that are exercised through the art of manipulation, the all persuasive nature of negotiation, powerful yet adaptable but as yet remaining in place.Hegemony emphasises the way people learn to embrace willingly beliefs and practices. These practices that work against their own best interests and the interests of others who have power over us. It overly allows for the possibility of opposing elements emerging, of counter hegemony. We do this as adult learners when we conduct extensions for asses sments.