The Education System in Britain

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This paper examines whether the United Kingdom's education system is a 'ladder of opportunity' or whether it simply reflects, reinforces and reproduces existing class differences. The paper discusses research that supports the supposition that education within Britain is not a ladder of opportunity but rather a hierarchical establishment. The paper contends that much reform is needed from the world of academia and the government before true change can be realized.
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"The education system in Britain currently exists as a hierarchical system enabling class differences to continue to persist despite some policy changes that would help facilitate a more equitable program for all involved. Is the educational system a ladder of opportunity? A ladder of opportunity should be considered something that facilitates achievement for all individuals irrespective of their race, national origin or social class. Many consider the educational system a "ladder of opportunity" because education can facilitate achievement and professional growth and wealth for those that pursue it to its highest levels. However, within the UK the education system is not equitably accessible to all levels of the population, and because of this the system actually reinforces and perpetuates existing class differences that already exist within the country. "

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