Paying For The Party by Laura Hamilton, Elizabeth A. Armstrong
This book provides an in-depth examination of how the social and academic life at a large public university in the United States impacts young women from different socioeconomic backgrounds. Through a longitudinal study, the authors explore how the university's "party pathway" facilitates the success of affluent students while marginalizing those from less privileged backgrounds. The book highlights the role of social class in shaping educational outcomes and experiences, revealing the hidden curriculum of higher education that prioritizes social over academic engagement. It offers a critical look at the college experience, questioning the broader implications for social mobility and equality in an ostensibly meritocratic system.
The 9198th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2013
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 344
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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