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Perspectives of the Role of education : Flashcards

(16 cards)

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What is the organ analogy? And who says it?

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Durkheim, the organ analogy compares the different parts of society to the organs of a living organism. Society is made up of various institutions.

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What are the four functions of education according to Functionalism?

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> social solidarity
specialist skills
role allocation
meritocracy.

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What does Durkheim say school is like?

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a society in minature. preparing us for wider society.

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What is the purpose of learning specialist skills according to Durkheim?

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What does Parsons believe education is?

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‘focal socialising agency’

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Particularistic Values?

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These are the standards that children in the family are judged by - they only apply to this individual child. In the family the child’s status is ascribed not achieved.

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Universalistic Values?

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These are standards used by schools and society - everyone is judged by the same rules. In school/society the status is achieved not ascribed.

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What is the bridge anaolgy and according to who?

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Parsons said the education system is like a bridge to wider society.

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Criticisms of the functionalist perspective?

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-new right argues that state education fails to prepare people for work.
-doubtful whether schools teach the skills needed by the economy
-not meritocratic, class, gender and ethnicity affects educational achievement.

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Meritocracy?

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everyone has a chance to succeed through their own efforts and dedication.

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Value Consensus?

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shared agreement between a community, of shared norms and values.

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Functionalists believe that we live in a meritocratic society how does education contribute to meritocracy?

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functionalists believe that meritocracy is important for peace in society because people will only accept status/wage differences if they believe they have a fair chance to climb the ladder.

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How did Davis and Moore suggest that education allocates roles in society?

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through the use of examinations, identifies specific talents and positions in society requires different talents. for the workforce.

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Human capital?

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SCHULTZ (1971) investment in human capital creates a solid work force.
£88bn spent on education every year.

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