education-functionalism

Question 1

1)functions of education

Answer 1

1)edu is a social institution within the organic analogy
2)causes social solidarity-bringing kids from range of fams together to give a sense of belonging

Question 2

evidence/theorist (1)

Answer 2

durkheim-
1)skl is “society in minature”
2)via hidden curriculum-eg altruism, uniform, assembly etc

Question 3

impact (1)

Answer 3

positive-promotion of altruism prevents egosim and anomie

Question 4

ev/criticism (1)

Answer 4

dennis wrong-label theory
1)not all kids have same experience in education eg teacher racism
2)so?durkheim is too generalised

Question 5

2)secondary socialisation

Answer 5

edu reinforces n+v from fam and prepares kids for adulthood

Question 6

evidence/theorist (2)

Answer 6

parsons-
1)edu is bridge for fam-society
2)achieved thru meritocracy
3)family-ascribed status+particularistic standards
4)society-achieved status+universalistic standards

Question 7

impact (2)

Answer 7

positive-edu manages transition from fam to society. fam is unrealistic but important in socialisation

Question 8

ev/criticism (2)

Answer 8

bowles+gintis marxism-
1)meritocracy is a myth
2)fools proletariat into hard work
3)conformity is the only way to succeed in capitalism,which prevents revolts
4)so?parsons is too positive,ignoring exploitation of working class

Question 9

3)role allocation

Answer 9

edu helps future employers select suitable ppl for roles

Question 10

evidence/theorist (3)

Answer 10

davis+moore-
1)achieved thru qualifications
2)failure is functional as kids are “sifted+sorted” based on ability
3)if u work,you do well and get a good job,if u fail,u fill other jobs needed

Question 11

impact (3)

Answer 11

positive-maintains SDL-job roles r only functional if right ppl fill it

Question 12

ev/criticism (3)

Answer 12

rad fems-heaton+lawson
1)job roles filled by patriarchy not ability
2)so?davis+moore are malestream+ignore womens discrimination in edu

Question 13

4)specialist skills provision

Answer 13

edu teaches kids essential skills to do future jobs in economy eg literacy,numeracy,voactional skills

Question 14

evidence/theorist (4)

Answer 14

blau+duncan- skills give human capital, value in modern economy

Question 15

impact (4)

Answer 15

positive-essential for SDL and adaptation- kids get skills needed to evolve and survive

Question 16

ev/criticism (4) first

Answer 16

usher-postmodernist-
1)edu gives skills but this is now for new service sector
2)so?functionalism is outdated/meta narrative