Quote by Ivan Illich

School divides life into two segments, which are increasingly of comparable length. As much as anything else, schooling implies custodial care for persons who are declared undesirable elsewhere by the simple fact that a school has been built to serve them.

School divides life into two segments, which are increasingl

Summary

This quote suggests that the school system divides life into two distinct parts, each lasting for a significant amount of time. It implies that, in addition to providing education, schools also act as a form of custodial care for individuals who are considered undesirable in other aspects of society. The mere existence of a school dedicated to serving these individuals is seen as a declaration of their undesirability. This quote highlights how schools can play a role in both educating and stigmatizing certain groups within society.

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By Ivan Illich

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