Durkheim and Parsons

Question 1

Point

Answer 1

Finally another way school prepares children for work is through equpping tgem with necessary skills and transmitting the notms and values of society. This approach is believed by Parsons and Durkheim

Question 2

Evidence

Answer 2

Society in miniature

Specialist skills

Focal socialising agency

Meritocracy

Question 3

Explanation for society in miniature

Answer 3

Prepares us for life in wider society and how to interact

Question 4

Explanation for specialist skills

Answer 4

Equips everyone with necessary specialist knowledge and skills to peform their role

Question 5

Explanation for focal socialising agency

Answer 5

Education is a bridge
Change in status
change in standards

Question 6

Explanation of meritocracy

Answer 6

Everyone has equal opportunity and individuals achieve rewards through their own efforts

Question 7

Evaluation

Answer 7

Some criticise that skills learnt in school arent always useful for workforce