In a Sentence or Two for Each, Define Technological Determinism

question 26

Essay

In a sentence or two for each, define technological determinism, economic determinism, and social determinism.

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Definitions:

Bowles And Gintis

Economists and scholars known for their work on the relationship between education and the economy, particularly the "correspondence principle" which suggests that the structure and values of the educational system reflect those of the labor market.

Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that views social life as a competition, highlighting the struggles between groups for limited resources.

Capitalist Aims

Capitalist aims involve maximizing profit and capital accumulation within a market economy, typically emphasizing private ownership, competition, and limited government intervention in economic activities.

Self-Fulfilling Prophesy

A forecast that, through a cycle of self-reinforcement, becomes a reality because of the interaction between conviction and action.