EDUCATION AND SOCIAL MOBILITY: A PATHWAY TO EQUALITY OR REPRODUCTION OF CLASS?

Authors

  • Dr. Hazir Ullah Associate Professor & Deputy Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, International Islamic University Islamabad Author
  • Prof. Dr. Johar Ali Professor of Sociology & Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Peshawar Author
  • Dr. Farhana Kosar Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, Federal Urdu University, Karachi Author
  • Dr. Bano Qudsia Associate Professor, Government College University, Lahore Author

Keywords:

Social Mobility, Educational Inequality, Class Reproduction, Educational Policy

Abstract

This article critically examines the dual role of education in Pakistan as both a potential pathway to social mobility and a mechanism for the reproduction of class hierarchies. Drawing on theoretical frameworks from Pierre Bourdieu's sociology of education and empirical studies, the paper explores how educational systems in Pakistan perpetuate social stratification. It delves into the structural inequalities within the education sector, including disparities in access, quality, and outcomes, and their implications for individuals from different socioeconomic backgrounds. The study also highlights the role of educational policies and reforms in either challenging or reinforcing existing class structures. Through an analysis of case studies and statistical data, the paper provides insights into the complex relationship between education and social mobility in Pakistan.

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Published

2021-11-09

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 11 (2021): Zonal Journal of Researcher's Inventory

Section

Articles