functionalist view on education Flashcards
(14 cards)
what do functionalist argue?
that the education system is fair, if you work hard and your talented you will succeed.
what do functionalist believe in?
meritocracy
what is social solidarity?
people sharing the same views in society.
what does Durkheim argue?
education is an important part of socialisation, and it makes sure people are integrated into society.
what do functionalists believe education encourages?
social solidarity.
what does Parsons argue?
school helps people move from the particularistic standards of their home to the universalistic standards of the school.
what are particularistic standards?
where you are treated as an individual.
what are universalistic standards?
where everyone is treated the same.
who describes school as acting as a positive bridge between the home and the world of work?
Davis and Moore
what do Davis and Moore argue?
that school sifts and sorts pupils into their roles.
what is another phrase for schools sifting and sorting pupils into their roles?
role allocation
True or False? Davis and Moore argue that the education system provides the skills that the economy needs.
TRUE
What is one criticism of the functionalists theory on education?
the theory ignored the inequalities that exist in education.
what is one inequality that exits in education?
- What class you are from e.g. working class.
- what minority some people come from.
