The Inequity of Educational Opportunity During an Epidemic
The Inequity of Educational Opportunity During an Epidemic
Author(s): Barry L. JacksonSubject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Editura Lumen, Asociatia Lumen
Keywords: education; educational opportunity; educational inequality; education on-line; social differences; COVID-19; pandemics;
Summary/Abstract: Educational opportunity has rarely been truly equal in any society, although modern societies have made enormous efforts to assure greater equality. Inequality in education is most often a consequence of existing social differences which structure opportunity. Those individuals with greater financial resources tend to have a wider range of educational choices and access to a higher standard of educational opportunities than those people with lesser financial means. This situation has become increasingly apparent in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper discusses those inevitable differences which have exacerbated inequality during this pandemic. Such inequities are examined internationally.
Journal: Postmodern Openings
- Issue Year: 12/2021
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 319-327
- Page Count: 9
- Language: English