Role and functions of Education: Functionalism Flashcards
what does human capital mean?
the stock of Knowledge, skills,
values, habits and creativity
that makes someone an
economic asset to society.
what is the hidden curriculum?
the informal learning processes
that happen in school It is a
side effect of education that
teaches students the norms
and values of society.
what are particularistic values?
values and Rules which only
apply to that particular
Person in a given situation
(e.g. Home)
what are universalistic values?
values and Rules which apply
to all members of Society equally.
who is the key thinker of socialisation and social solidarity?
Durkheim
what is Durkheims’ explanation of socialisation and social solidarity?
The education system meets a functional pre-request
of society by passing on the cultural and values of society. This is achieved hidden curriculum and PSHE
lessons.
This helps to build social solidarity as it teaches
students the core values of society
who is the key thinker of the bridge between family and society?
Parsons
what is Parsons’ explanation for the bridge between family and society?
Parsons believed that schools provide a link between
the family and wider society which allows students to
move from the ascribed status and particularistic
values of the home to the meritocratic and
universalistic values of wider society.
who is the key thinker of developing human capital?
schultz
what is Schultz’ explanation for developing human capital?
This suggests that investment in education benefits the
wider economy. Education can provide properly
trained, qualified and flexible workforce. They argue
that education makes sure that the best and most
qualified people end up in jobs that require the most
skill.
who is the key thinker of role allocation?
Davis and Moore
what is the explanation for Davis and Moore’s idea of role allocation?
The education systems provides a means to selecting and sifting people into the social hierarchy. In a meritocratic society access to jobs and power, wealth
and status are directly linked to educational achievement.
what is the new rights’ view on the role of education?
Similar beliefs to the functionalists but believe that he state takes too much of a role and the free market policies (marketisation) would raise standards.
what does the new right believe schools should do with one another?
compete
what does the new right believe parents and pupils should be seen as?
consumers
