Assignment 7 (due 4/14) In 250+ words, reflect on the college industrial complex and the role of education

Assignment 7 (due 4/14) In 250+ words, reflect on the college industrial complex and the role of education. You may want to focus on the following: • In what ways has the educational system succeeded in preparing you for success in today’s society? In what ways has the educational system failed to prepare you for success in today’s society? • If you could reform the K-12 education system or the college system, what would you change? • What solutions might you propose for ending the college industrial complex? Is “Free College for All” a desirable approach, or does it introduce new problems? Assignment 8 (due 4/21) In 250+ words, share any of your general reflections on the topic of “cultures of class”. You may want to focus on one of the following: •How would you compare “elite” culture vs. “working class” culture? Are they necessarily that different? Why do you think certain things are typed “elite” or not? •What are your thoughts on “helicopter parenting” and the issue of class reproduction in childhood? •What are your own experiences of class as they relate to cultural capital or social capital? •What are your thoughts on the new elite (the “BoBos”)? Is there a problem with putting so much emphasis on education and “social consciousness,” or are these good things? Assignment 9 (due 5/5) In 250+ words, share your thoughts on the problems and promises of democracy, as discussed in class. You may want to address one or more of the following questions: • Do you see democracy, despite its flaws, as the most desirable form of government? Why or why not? • Is there a way around the “perverse incentives” of democracy • Is the current state of American society compatible with democracy? If not, what needs to be changed to ensure democracy works? Assignment 10 (due 5/12) In 250+ words, share your thoughts on the issues that we’ve gone over in this course. What do you think the greatest problem(s) facing our society are as relates to class, status, and power? Why? What would you recommend as potential solutions/starting points? Why?