Class Quote by Raymond Williams
“A very large part of English middle-class education is devoted to the training of servants...In so far as it is, by definition, the training of upper servants, it includes, of course, the instilling of that kind of confidence which will enable the upper servants to supervise and direct the lower servants.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Culture and Society, 1958
Critiques how education reinforces class hierarchies by training servants to manage others.
In simple terms: Education can perpetuate class divisions.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge class bias in schooling.
Themes
education
class
power
social structure
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
sociological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- teacher training
- curriculum design
- policy reform
- school administration
Key Concepts
cultural hegemony
social reproduction
class consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does schooling reinforce class roles?
- What alternatives could democratize education?
A Different Perspective
May overlook individual agency and resistance.
