Commercialization of Education and Its Implications for Social Inequality in Indonesia
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https://doi.org/10.31958/istinarah.v7i2.15881Kata Kunci:
UKT, PTNBH, Educational Neoliberalism, Access Inequality, Vertical Social Mobility, Indonesian Higher EducationAbstrak
The commercialization of education in Indonesia demonstrates a paradigm shift from education as a basic right of citizens to a traded commodity. This phenomenon is reflected in rising education costs, the growth of business-based educational institutions, and a profit-oriented approach to educational institution management. This research uses a qualitative approach with a literature review method to examine the impact of commercialization on social inequality. The results indicate that the commercialization of education widens the gap in access and quality of education between upper and lower economic groups, and hinders social mobility. While there are positive impacts such as improved educational quality and innovation, the negative impacts are more pronounced, particularly in terms of inequitable access and psychological distress. Therefore, policy interventions that support social justice are needed to ensure education remains a universal right, not simply a market-driven service.
Keywords: Commercialization of education, social inequality, access to education, and neoliberalism.
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