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The Text Addresses the McDonaldization of the Education System and How

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The text addresses the McDonaldization of the education system and how it mimics some of the trends of the fast-food industry, albeit primarily from an educator's perspective. What aspects of your educational experience do you consider as being McDonaldized? What impact has it had on your learning experience? How might it affect your future endeavours outside academia? Discuss and explain, making connections to Ritzer's thesis (the four components-efficiency, calculability, predictability, and control) and utilizing examples.


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