ecological - Bronfenbrenner

social development - Vygotsky

attachment theory - Bowlby

LatCrit theory? - testimonio (stories) - tied to your methods

1. Historical Materialism:

   • Historical materialism is the foundational concept of Marxism. It posits that the development of society is driven by changes in the material conditions of production. Economic structures and relationships, such as modes of production, shape the social and political structures of a given historical period.

2. Dialectical Materialism:

   • Dialectical materialism is a method of understanding change and development. It combines dialectics, the study of how contradictions drive change, with materialism, emphasizing the importance of material conditions. This approach is applied to historical, social, and economic analysis.

3. Class Struggle:

   • Marxism sees society as fundamentally divided into classes based on the ownership or non-ownership of the means of production. The primary dynamic driving historical change is the ongoing struggle between these classes, particularly the bourgeoisie (capitalist class) and the proletariat (working class).

4. Means of Production:

   • The means of production, including tools, machinery, and resources, play a crucial role in shaping social relations. Marxist theory asserts that control over the means of production determines one's position in the social hierarchy.

5. Surplus Value and Exploitation:

   • Marx argues that in a capitalist system, the value created by labor (surplus value) is appropriated by the capitalist class. This process is seen as a form of exploitation, where workers produce more value than they receive in wages.

6. Commodity Fetishism:

   • Marx introduced the concept of commodity fetishism, suggesting that in a capitalist society, commodities (goods and services) become fetishized, and their social relationships are obscured. People attribute almost magical qualities to commodities, ignoring the social relations of production behind them.

7. Alienation:

   • Marx identified various forms of alienation in capitalist societies, including alienation from the product of labor, the labor process, other workers, and human potential. Alienation arises from the commodification of labor and the separation of workers from the fruits of their labor.

8. Revolution and Dictatorship of the Proletariat:

   • Marx and Engels envisioned a revolutionary transformation of society in which the proletariat would seize political power and establish a dictatorship of the proletariat. This transitional phase was seen as a necessary step toward the creation of a classless, communist society.

9. Communism:

   • The ultimate goal of Marxism is the establishment of communism, a classless and stateless society where the means of production are collectively owned, and wealth is distributed based on need. In this communist society, social relations would be based on cooperation rather than exploitation.

10. Critique of Capitalism:

    • Marxism provides a comprehensive critique of capitalism, analyzing its inherent contradictions, tendencies toward economic crises, and the impact on social inequality. Marxists argue for the overthrow of capitalism in favor of a more equitable and just social order.

The quality of relationships with peers and teachers is influenced by the broader ecological context, and positive connections contribute to a supportive learning environment.

I wonder if you want to focus on the physicalness of school and how it terrorizes bodies? As opposed to what is seen in the curriculum, etc?