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What does parsons believe are the three functions of education? (Functionalism education)

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  • a bridge between family and society
  • primary and secondary socialisation
  • selects future roles
2
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What does Parsons suggest about standards? (Functionalism education)

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Particularistic standards change to univeralistic standards

3
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What does Davis and Moore suggest is the role of education? (Functionalism education)

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Role allocation - sifts and sorts children into further roles

4
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What do David and Moore believe education is based on? (Functionalism education)

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A meritocracy

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What do Marxists state about the functionalist view? (Functionalism education)

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Only the bourgeoisie are benefitted

6
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What other factors may affect achievement? (Functionalism education)

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Gender, ethnicity and class

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What type of theory is functionalism? (Functionalism education)

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Consensus

8
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What does Durkhiem believe is the role of education? (Functionalism education)

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A way of teaching norms and values, whilst creating social solidarity