Sociological arguments for and against the ‘tripartite’ syst
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…because middle class students mainly went to grammar schools and working class students to secondary modern schools. In conclusion the arguments against the tripartite system seem to outweigh the arguments for. Although the tripartite system did not provide diversity and choice, it appeared to favour middle class students and therefore served to split society on the grounds of social background. The current comprehensive system of education therefore appears to offer more equality of educational opportunity.
…because middle class students mainly went to grammar schools and working class students to secondary modern schools. In conclusion the arguments against the tripartite system seem to outweigh the arguments for. Although the tripartite system did not provide diversity and choice, it appeared to favour middle class students and therefore served to split society on the grounds of social background. The current comprehensive system of education therefore appears to offer more equality of educational opportunity.
