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The Inequity of Educational Opportunity During an Epidemic
The Inequity of Educational Opportunity During an Epidemic

Author(s): Barry L. Jackson
Subject(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.

  • Issue Year: 12/2021
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 319-327
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: English