Discuss with reference to elitism and Marxism. ... In this essay I will be examining the way pluralism, elitism and Marxism view the distribution of power in society as well as why it is argued that pluralism cannot exist in its purest form. ... Pluralism defines two key factors that ensure representation of all interest groups as competing political parties providing a choice of government policies and pressure groups influencing political decisions. ...

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Critically Examine the Pluralist Theory of the State Before we can examine the pluralist theory of the state it is first necessary to define exactly what is meant by the term state'. ... There are many definitions of what exactly makes up the state, Ralph Miliband in his book, "The State in Capitalist Society" defines the state as consisting of the following institutions: Parliamentary assemblies local government police military judiciary civil service (bureaucracy) cabinet - leading politicians Most scholars and politicians would agree with this definition of the st...

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It wasn't made for the benefit of kids and families, as those people would define their own needs. ... John Holt defines education as: ...something that some people do to others for their own good, moulding and shaping them, and trying to make them learn what they think they ought to know. ... (Letts, 2001) In contrast to the functionalist theory, Marxism took a new perspective on the school environment; who argued that education is a function in which to maintain class inequalities in wealth and power. ...

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