Education, Skills and Social Justice in a Polarising World Between Technical Elites and Welfare Vocationalism

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Synopsis

This book explains how education policies offering improved transitions to work and higher-level study can widen the gaps between successful and disadvantaged groups of young people.

Centred on an original study of ongoing further education and apprenticeship reforms in England, the book traces the emergence of distinctive patterns of transition that magnify existing societal inequalities. It illustrates the distinction between mainly male ‘technical elites’ on STEM-based courses and the preparation for low-level service roles described as ‘welfare vocationalism’, whilst digital and creative fields ill-suited to industry learning head for a ‘new economy precariat’. Yet the authors argue that social justice can nevertheless be advanced in the spaces between learning and work.

The book provides essential insights for academics and postgraduate students researching technical, vocational and higher education. It will also appeal to professionals with interests in contemporary educational policy and emerging practice.

Book details

Series:
Routledge Research in Vocational Education
Author:
Bill Esmond, Liz Atkins
ISBN:
9781000542400
Related ISBNs:
9780367503345, 9780367503338, 9781003049524
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
159
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2022-01-26
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2022
Copyright by:
Bill Esmond and Liz Atkins 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Education, Nonfiction