Jean-Claude Passeron

Jean-Claude Passeron was a French sociologist known for his work on education, culture, and social inequality. He examined how social backgrounds influence access to knowledge and opportunities, highlighting that education often reproduces societal hierarchies. Passeron emphasized the importance of understanding the social contexts in which knowledge is produced and transmitted, advocating for a critical approach to studying educational systems. His work helped deepen insight into the role of culture and social structures in shaping individual life chances, making him a significant figure in the sociology of education.