Modern Versus Traditional Education in Nigeria: Implications for Social Stratification
Abstract
The hue and cry for equalization of opportunities has been in the air in every clime for centuries, yet its thorny nature has become an enigma for educational systems to solve. In this paper, social stratification, the basis of social inequality, and its implications for Nigerian education system was highlighted. The paper also stressed that although social stratification has positively impacted on the education system, but it also has negative impact on the socio-economic and political development of the country
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