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Wpływ dziedzictwa kulturowego na normy społeczne wobec edukacji na obszarze dawnej Galicji
The Impact of Cultural Heritage on Social Norms Towards Education in the Area of Former Galicia

Author(s): Magdalena Smak
Subject(s): Education, Sociology
Published by: Instytut Filozofii i Socjologii Polskiej Akademii Nauk
Keywords: social capital; mental models; social norms towards education; long duration of institutions

Summary/Abstract: The provides presents the answer to the question whether contemporary diversity of attitudes towards education reflects divisions from XIX century. Referring to North’s theory of the long duration of institution, Archer’s theory of changes in the educational systems of and Simpser’s theory of attitudes, it is agrned that today’s attitudes towards education and the pattern of introducing institutions of modern state in the nineteenth century are linked. The article analyses current attitudes towards education in former Galicia, comparing them with those in the area of former Prussia and Russia. The model of implementation of state elements is found to have impact on the mental models of inhabitants of the local community. The patterns of institutions building, based on respect for the local community, engaging teachers in social activities that generates satisfaction with the functioning of institutions as well as trust between the inhabitants of the region, are analyzed. The analysis is based on quantitative and qualitative research.

  • Issue Year: 231/2018
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 24-47
  • Page Count: 23
  • Language: Polish