The sociology of education in Quebec between discipline and speciality
More than fifty years ago, Quebec has introduced major reforms of theeducation organization during the Quiet Revolution. Sociologists have not only taken part in the changes, they have also examined their effects, criticized political choice and shortcomings, documented alternative solutions, etc. In other words, they formalized the beginning of sociology of education in Quebec. This article discusses the evolution of this specialty in Quebec society and intellectual field. Taking up the concept of institutionalization of scientific disciplines, he examines the emergence of sociology of education on the social and intellectual level in relation to the political and social context of Quebec. What were the stages of its structuring ? What were the highlights and major themes studied ? What is the place of the sociology of education in Quebec in sociology and sciences of education today ? It emerges from this state of affairs that despite a significant influence during the 1970s, the formal weight of the sociology of education is today relatively weak both in relation to the sciences of education and sociology in general. However, this specialty would remain relevant because of the link between its scientific output and the social and political changes in the field of education.