1.2.1 Theories of education key words

Question 1

What is meany by ‘consensus approach’?

Answer 1

• Emphasis on positive role of education,
• Analyse the benefits it offers for society & individuals.

Question 2

What is meant by ‘conflict approach’?

Answer 2

• Emphasis on the negative role of education.
• Extremely critical of the education system.
• They argue it reproduces inequalities in society.

Question 3

What is meant by ‘Functionalism’?

Answer 3

• A theory that rests in the idea that society is based on social order & stability.

Question 4

What is meant by ‘homogeneous’?

Answer 4

• Something which is standardized within a community.

Question 5

What is meant by ‘meritocracy’?

Answer 5

• To achieve something from ones own merits & efforts.

Question 6

What is meant by ‘Neo-liberalism’?

Answer 6

• An economic philosophy.
• Based of the idea that the state should not dictate individuals & should not regulate a free-market economy.

Question 7

What is meant by ‘New Right’?

Answer 7

• A conservative political view.
• Based on the states inability to meet people needs.

Question 8

What is meant by ‘Marxism’?

Answer 8

• A theory based off the criticism of capitalism.

Question 9

What is meant by ‘‘bourgeoisie?

Answer 9

• The ruling class.
• The capitalists.
• Owners of industry.

Question 10

What is meant by ‘poletariat’?

Answer 10

• The workers.
• The labouring class.

Question 11

What is meant by ‘false class consciousness’?

Answer 11

• The true nature of exploitation within a capitalist society is distorted.
• A type of manipulation from the ruling class.
• Can occur through media owned by capitalists.

Question 12

What is meant by ‘Post modernism’?

Answer 12

• A theory based on marxism being outdated.
• Society has entered a new phase.

Question 13

What is meant by ‘Neo marxism’?

Answer 13

• A contemporary theory.
• Heavily influenced by marxism.