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[...] It is for this reason that the author will introduce another paradigm: that of social mobility. This will allow Raymond Boudon in his analysis to understand meritocracy and the unequal system of the school. This is what we will see now in the third and final part of our synthesis. III. Social mobility in question For Boudon, the paradigm of social mobility is at the heart of the so-called 'pyramidal' structure of society. As a result, according to social positions, mobility will be appreciated as being 'ascending' or 'descending'. [...]
[...] Therefore, in light of this excerpt, we can ask the following question: to what extent does Raymond Boudon appreciate the inequality of chances in education? In other words, what paradigms does the author mobilize to understand this social phenomenon? To do this, we propose to consider in the first part the phenomenon of social stratification. Then, in a second time, we will return to the importance according to Raymond Boudon of the demand for education in the relationship to inequality. [...]
[...] - The inequality of chances. Social mobility in industrial societies. - Paris, Armand Colin - Pages 301 to 310 Link: https://www.persee.fr/doc/binop_0249-6739_1974_num_3_4_2000_t1_0347_0000_1 Introduction The text by Raymond Boudon that we must synthesize is an excerpt from his work entitled « The inequality of chances, social mobility in industrial societies » (1973). As its title explicitly suggests, Raymond Boudon's proposal in this excerpt focuses on what can link education, through the phenomenon of inequality of chances, and social mobility in what he calls Western liberal industrial societies. [...]
[...] From then on, using these paradigms, Boudon is able to appreciate the phenomenon of inequality of chances." From then on, Raymond Boudon's vision is interesting to appreciate today as the demand for education from individuals has not wavered over time. In fact, for example, the 'Parcoursup' system, that is to say the national platform for registering for the French university, has revealed a desire from students to turn towards formations that are often very sought after. From then on, social mobility remains descending for many students as the levels and means remain fragile for certain social classes. The inequality of chances is still a social reality today. [...]
[...] Thus, according to Boudon, social stratification, considered as being 'rigid', cannot be the cause of inequality of chances insofar as, for him, the 'ceiling effect' has allowed individuals the possibility of educating themselves. In this sense, the system of social stratification allows individuals, through the school, to socialize and be able to rise in the social hierarchy. Therefore, the motivation of families of modest origin would be greater insofar as the expectation towards the school would be high. It is for this reason that the author takes the time to defend the notion of demand for education. [...]
