role and function of education (AO3 ANALYSIS)

Question 1

what are some analysis to support the functionalist view of education?

Answer 1

1. Malala
   - grew up in pakistan to a lower middle class family
   - got shot in the face by the taliban but survived
   - did 6 A levels and went to oxford
   - is now middle class british
2. Wes Streeting
   - grew up in a council house with 7 siblings
   - earned 3 A’s at A level and went to cambridge

Question 2

what is some AO3 analysis that goes against the New right’s “consumer choice”?

Answer 2

GERWITZ:
- we dont all have a choice, specifically, working class as they are disconnected choosers
- in comparison to the middle class who are privileged choosers

BALL:
- marketisation benefits the middle class and disadvantages the working class