The problems in the us education system

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1- After covering this chapter there were two things I liked. One was in 12.5 where the text book talked about the problems in the US education system. I liked going over this topic because it's true the things it said and it brings some light to the things that some school systems are experiencing just to feel safe and to be prepared if something like a school shooter happens.

When it talks about schools having medal detectors and security guards it kind of makes you realize wow things are scary these days. Another topic I liked was when the book talked about hidden curriculum.

I liked this one because when you are young you don't exactly notice these things or maybe you do and you wonder why you have to be there so early or why you have to do things a certain way. Now you look back and realize they were conditioning us basically for adulthood and the things we would have to deal with when we have jobs.

Sources

James M. Henslin "Mastering Sociology"

2- An interesting topic this week was the topic of gatekeeping. According to James Henslin, author of "Mastering Sociology," gatekeeping is "the process by which education opens and closes doors of opportunity" (Henslin 394). I think people can work hard to overcome the "gate" because I have seen it happen with friends.

They came up from the bottom with no resources. An educational system won't dictate your future unless someone lets it to. However, I do think the gatekeeping effect is much stronger when you are older because you need certain qualifications. While someone is young in high school, they have the same access to classes as other students.

Source:

Mastering sociology: James M. Henslin chapter 12 12.2 Gatekeeping pg 394

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