Functionalism Flashcards by Olivia Major

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Education

what are the four functions they believe that the education system carries out?

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-social solidarity
-teaches skills for the workplace
-teaches core values
-role allocation and meritocracy

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Education

what does Durkheim say about schools?

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they make us feel like we are part of something bigger, schools are society in miniature

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Education

What do subjects like english and history help to do?

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create a shared sense of identity amongst pupils

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