Visions for Government Endorsed Augmentation of Literary Awareness in a World Context at all Key Stages in the National Curriculum and for Midlife Learners to Improve Social and Professional Mobility: Reducing Social Tensions, Urban Decay, and Even Obliterating Class

Enhancing Social and Professional Mobility Through Cultural Literacy

This pre-print critically examines an extension of older educational models—systems originally designed to fit individuals into a workforce mirroring class structures—which, in their increasingly stark application today, may hinder social cohesion and economic progress. While these models once promoted uniformity, they now neglect vital cultural markers that foster shared identity, fueling competition, isolation, and stigmatization. Such an approach contributes to urban degradation, professional stagnation, drag on GDP, and increased state dependency through expanded social services. Conversely, this work suggests that a renewed focus on cultural literacy can promote integration and support the assimilation of new foreign newcomers.

Central to this proposal is the inclusion of nine seminal literary works, compiled in the volume Primer to the Greats. These texts are showcased as a potent resource for both the National Curriculum and midlife learners, offering structured engagement with foundational literature that has shaped cultural, intellectual, and linguistic thought. The pre-print advocates for targeted reforms—complemented by an expansive public resource on the government website—to enrich cultural literacy, dismantle outdated hierarchies, and enhance social and professional mobility across society.

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