The Roles Of Education- Theory Flashcards
(18 cards)
What does Durkheim believe about education?
Functionalist
Education teaches us about Social solidarity and specialist skills
Critique of Durkheim beliefs of education
Marxists believe we do not have social solidarity
There is a great divide between the proletariat and bourgeoise and therefore not everyone is able to communicate
What does parsons believe about education?
Functionalist
Believes that education is a meritocracy, it is up to the person to get the where they want to be (achieved status)
Critique of Parsons beliefs of education?
Bowles and Gintis
Marxist Myth of Meritocracy, people start in different places therefore some have to put in more effort for success
What do Davis and Moore believe about education?
Functionalist
Role allocation- schools selects and allocate pupils to future work roles
- social inequalities are necessary to ensure important roles are filled by the most talented people
- this encourages competition
- education becomes a proving ground for ability
Critique of Davis and Moores beliefs about education?
-school is not good for everyone as some people are hands on learners
- what even is considered an important role?
What does Althusser believe about education?
Marxist
- argues that education has taken over from religion as the dominant form of ideological state apparatus
- education pushes students and prepares them for capitalism
Critique of Althussers beliefs of education
Marxist Willis argues that working class students do not simply absorb ideologies but often resist it forming anti school subcultures
What do Bowles and Gintis believe about education?
Marxist
The correspondence principle
And the Myth of meritocracy
Critique of Bowles and Gintis views of education
Functionalist Parsons believes that the correspondence principle is just subsystems working together to prepare individuals for their future and is seen as socialisation.
+ Willis believes that not everyone conforms to the principles trying to be taught (anti-school subculture)
What does Willis believe about education?
Marxist
The lads, anti school subculture which contributes to capitalism as they go on to work as the proletariat
Critique of Willis views of education
Overlooks how some individuals break the cycle through alternative opportunities or social mobility
What do Chubb and Moe believe about education/marketisation?
New right
Marketisation of education which creates competition
Competition drives up standards of education
People are not actually free to choose as a result of money (travel costs and tuition fees)
Critique of Chubb and Moes beliefs on education
Competition doesnt always lead to better education, it also increases inequality, disadvantaged students are left behind.
What is a meritocracy?
A social systems is which advancement in society is based on an individuals capabilities rather than background
What are specialist skills?
specialist skills- modern industrial economies require people with specialist skills
- you learn specific skills depending on your field of work
What is social solidarity?
social solidarity- education teaches us to socialise and how to communicate with others to create a social solidarity
What is the correspondence principle?
There are corresponding features between school and the workplace such as
- sets of rules to follow
- uniforms and dresscode
- hierarchy
This is part of the hidden curriculum
