Publisher's Synopsis
This book is my attempt to reflect critically and honestly on the pros and cons of teaching in a capitalist world. I do not seek to praise or condemn capitalism in absolute terms. Rather, my goal is to offer educators, policymakers, and students a balanced exploration of the complex ways in which market ideologies influence teaching, learning, and the broader purpose of education.
In the following chapters, I explore how capitalism has shaped school structures, classroom practices, teacher roles, and student expectations. I examine the benefits that market mechanisms have brought to education-innovation, choice, and efficiency-while also laying bare the costs: commodification, inequality, and the erosion of democratic values in education.
Importantly, this book also looks forward. It asks: How can we teach ethically and equitably within a capitalist system? What alternative models and pedagogies can inspire us toward a more just and inclusive educational future?
Teaching in a Capitalist World is not just a critique-it is a conversation starter, a mirror, and a map. Whether you are a teacher, school leader, policymaker, or concerned citizen, I invite you to join me in thinking deeply about what kind of education we want-and what kind of society we hope to shape through it.
