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Modernization Theory and Changes over Time in the Reproduction of Socioeconomic Inequalities in Australia
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Marks, Gary N. – Social Forces, 2009
Modernization theory argues that, as societies industrialize and further develop, the influence of social background and other ascribed characteristics on educational and socioeconomic outcomes declines, while achievement in the education system becomes more important. The purpose of this research is to investigate propositions derived from…
Descriptors: Outcomes of Education, Educational Attainment, Foreign Countries, Socioeconomic Background