The sociological perspective on rationality and educational inequality

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Published: dic 3, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22201/iis.01882503p.2025.1.62703
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rationality, educational inequality, educational transitions.
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Emilio Blanco
Centro de Estudios Sociológicos, El Colegio de México.

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A synthesis of the rationalist sociological approach used to explain educational inequalities is presented, whose flexibility moves it away from classical utilitarianism. Special attention is given to Breen and Goldthorpe’s proposal, and the tests and criticisms to which this model has been subjected. Finally, it provides a proposal of integration between rational and value/cultural components of educational decisions, as well as to adapt this proposal to the social, institutional and educational situation of Latin America.

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Blanco, E. (2024). The sociological perspective on rationality and educational inequality. Revista Mexicana De Sociologí­a, 87(1), 69–96. https://doi.org/10.22201/iis.01882503p.2025.1.62703
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Vol. 87 No. 1 (2025)
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Author Biography

Emilio Blanco, Centro de Estudios Sociológicos, El Colegio de México.

Técnico Académico, adscrito al Instituto de Investigaciones Sociales, UNAM. Responsable de la versión electrónica de la Revista Mexicana de Sociología.

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