1. World problems
  2. Educationally reinforced egocentric attitudes

Educationally reinforced egocentric attitudes

Nature

Education currently reinforces reliance upon external criteria of success or encourages individualism by using personal satisfaction as incentive. People are educated to be programmable pieces of equipment in the production-consumption cycle or permitted to develop creativity without regard for social mission. Society believes employment means security, and the more money one makes, the higher is that person's worth or status. Schools reflect this belief by valuing grades and college acceptance tests, both viewed as indicators of potential for success.

Broader

Egoism
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Reinforcing ego
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Value

Egotism
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SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-beingSustainable Development Goal #4: Quality Education

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(D) Detailed problems
Subject
  • Education » Education
  • Psychology » Psychology
  • Content quality
    Presentable
     Presentable
    Language
    English
    Last update
    Oct 4, 2020