History of Inequalities in American Education

Forschungsarbeit , 2015 , 71 Seiten , Note: 5.0

Pädagogik - Geschichte der Pädagogik

Education affects every part of our lives. For the majority of people education level determines income level, place in the class system, and even health. Without quality education in ones youth, he or she is quickly at a severe disadvantage then a peer who receives one. In doing this research the author of this thesis has found the most important obstacles in the history of American education. in order to present what factors led to such a situation in American schools, the author decided to divide the paper in three following parts - each discussing different aspect of inequalities found in educational history.

The problems of education inequality are deeply rooted throughout American history. In the South segregation was upheld in the Supreme Court in the Plessy vs Ferguson Case in 1896 which mandated that schools be segregated into black and white.

What is more, the educational inequalities reach out even deeper - not only did race and skin-color made difference in accesss to knowledge. The sex played also a vital role in it. The history of American education is written down by the numerous minor cases of women who were forbidden to learn, just because they were not born men.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• Introduction
• Chapter One
  • History of American Education – an Introduction to Inequality
  • Brief Historical Overview of American Educational System
  • The New England - the 'Pure' Minds
  • The Southern Colonies
  • Educational Reformers at Work
  • Disruption in Education
  • Urbanization, Industrialization and Immigration as a Turning Point in American Education
  • Modern Period
  • Public education
  • Private Education
  • Following World War II
• Chapter Two
  • Gender Inequality
  • Two Visionaries of Women's Right to Equality
  • Plato and The Republic
  • Thomas More's Utopia
  • Gender Inequality in American Education History
  • Revolution - the First Step Towards Women's Education Opportunity
  • Common Schools and Gender Inequality Simultaneous Development
  • Catharine Beecher - Critical Thinking, Integrated Learning
  • Further Steps Towards Equality
• Chapter Three
  • Racial Inequality
  • The ante-bellum Negroes history of the education
  • Effect of the War on Education Freedmen and Abandoned Lands - North and The Bureau of Refugees
  • African American Education Dispute
  • Towards the Decade of the Brown v. Board case
  • The South of XIXth century
  • The North
  • Brown v. Board of Education
• Conclusion
• References

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte

This thesis aims to explore the historical roots of educational inequality in the United States, focusing on the intertwined issues of gender and racial disparities. It delves into the evolution of the American educational system, examining how societal norms, political decisions, and social movements have shaped access to education for different groups.

• The historical development of the American educational system and its inherent inequalities.
• The impact of gender roles and societal expectations on women's access to education.
• The legacy of racial segregation and its enduring effects on educational opportunities for African Americans.
• The role of key figures and movements in advocating for educational equality.
• The ongoing challenges and complexities of achieving equitable educational outcomes in the United States.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel

Chapter One, "History of American Education – an Introduction to Inequality," provides a comprehensive overview of the historical development of the American educational system, highlighting the emergence of inequalities based on social class, gender, and race. It examines the early colonial period, the rise of common schools, and the impact of urbanization, industrialization, and immigration on educational access. The chapter explores the influence of key educational reformers and the evolving role of the federal government in shaping educational policy.

Chapter Two, "Gender Inequality," delves into the historical struggles of women to gain access to education in the United States. It examines the philosophical underpinnings of gender inequality, tracing the evolution of women's education from the colonial era to the 20th century. The chapter highlights the contributions of key figures like Plato, Thomas More, and Catharine Beecher, who advocated for women's right to education. It also explores the challenges women faced in accessing higher education and the gradual progress made towards gender equality in education.

Chapter Three, "Racial Inequality," examines the historical and ongoing challenges faced by African Americans in accessing quality education in the United States. It explores the legacy of slavery and segregation, tracing the development of separate and unequal educational systems for Black Americans. The chapter analyzes the impact of landmark legal cases like Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education, highlighting the ongoing struggle for racial equity in education.

Schlüsselwörter

The keywords and focus themes of the text encompass educational inequality, gender disparities, racial segregation, American education history, access to education, social movements, educational reform, and the evolution of the American educational system. The text explores the historical roots of these issues, examining the impact of societal norms, political decisions, and social movements on educational opportunities for different groups in the United States.

• Note: 5.0
• Autor: MA Marta Zapała-Kraj (Autor:in)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2015
• Seiten: 71
• Katalognummer: V288321
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656886549
• ISBN (Buch): 9783656886556
• Sprache: Englisch
• Schlagworte: American history, education, inequalities, race inequalities, gender inequalities