Neoliberalism's Influence On American Universities: How the Business Model Harms Students and Society
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-5-2021
Department
Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education
School
Education
Abstract
The influence of neoliberalism on colleges and universities leads to conditions that make it difficult for students from low-income families to profit from higher education. It contributes to a less rigorous learning environment and to other consequences that harm various groups of people. This article focuses on how the corporate model that neoliberal ideology promotes leads universities to implement practices that prevent marginalized groups from benefitting from the higher education system. In addition, it mentions how these practices contribute to a less-than-optimal learning environment for many students and to other negative outcomes. Finally, it offers examples of different kinds of activism that can reduce the deleterious effects of neoliberalism.
Publication Title
Policy Futures In Education
Recommended Citation
Morgan, H.
(2021). Neoliberalism's Influence On American Universities: How the Business Model Harms Students and Society. Policy Futures In Education.
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