FUNCTIONALIST VIEW Flashcards
(11 cards)
functionalists argue that the education system is…?
fair.
what is meritocracy?
the functionalist belief that the education system is fair; giving everyone an equal chance of success.
why does Durkheim think education is important?
it integrates us into society + encourages social solidarity.
what are particularistic standards?
where you are treated as an individual.
what are universalistic standards?
where you are all treated the same.
what does parsons argue about education?
it helps you move from particularistic to universalistic.
which functionalists say that school acts positively as a bridge btwn home and school + helps children to fit into the economy?
Davis and Moore.
how do D and M agree education puts people into roles?
by sifting and sorting children.
what do D and M call sifting and sorting?
role allocation.
critics would argue that the education system is not …?
fair/meritocratic.
the theory also ignores the ….?
inequalities in education.
