Ch. 13 Education

Question 1

What are the five major functions of education?

Answer 1

1. Instill self-discipline
2. Transport & reproduce culture
3. Perpetuate socio-economic power structure
4. Select talent
5. Teach skills

Question 2

hidden curriculum

Answer 2

the nonacademic socialization and training that take place in the schooling system. *unwritten expectations of what one is learning as part of the system: taking instruction, being on time, etc.

Question 3

creeping credentialism

Answer 3

idea that you need more and more education (credentials) to realize a similar level of comfort. *an overemphasis on credentials (e.g., college degrees) for signaling social status or qualifications for a job

Question 4

who gets what kind of education is dependent on what three factors?

Answer 4

1. ability
2. tracking
3. discrimination