Is Education Really a Meritocracy?
Is education really a meritocracy? This article explores how class, cultural capital, teacher expectations and unequal opportunities shape educational achievement.
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Tag: sociology of education
Who Gets Accused? AI Detection Bias, Academic Integrity, and the Uneven Field in Higher Education
When universities reach for AI detection tools to police academic integrity, they reach for instruments that are neither accurate nor neutral. Research shows that non-native English speakers, neurodivergent students, and those whose natural writing style resembles AI output face disproportionate false accusations. This article applies a moral panic framework to ask what the response to AI in higher education actually reveals — and who it disadvantages.
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Boom and Bust: The Paradox of UK Higher Education
An in-depth sociological analysis of the UK higher education sector in 2025, exploring the paradox of rising student demand amid widespread institutional financial instability, graduate precarity, and market-driven reform.
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Credentialism and the Crisis of Education: Why Experience Still Matters
Credentialism has transformed education into a race for qualifications. This article critiques its impact and champions experiential learning for real equity.
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