Functionalist Theory Flashcards
(4 cards)
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FUNCTIONALISM
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The role of education is to prepare us for the meritocratic world of work / culture of society by teaching us shared norms and values
2
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Durkheim
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Education system provision of specialist skills for the workplace
Education is meritocratic – Ability + Effort = merit. Schools instil value of achievement and value of equality of opportunity
3
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Parsons
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Education provides a bridge from family to wider society
4
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Davis and Moore
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The education system is responsible for role allocation
High rewards and incentives given to the most skilled jobs ensures that those with the skills work hard to take these roles - meritocracy and scarcity of personnel.
