Education - functionalist Flashcards
How many differences types of theory are there ?
4
What are the 4 different types of theories ?
- Structural
-Micro
-Consensus
-Modern
What is the structural theory ?
taking the view that society shapes the individual who is passive
What is the micro theory ?
small scale
What is the consensus theory ?
sees society as being based on shared agreement about what is right and wrong
What is the modern theory?
a theory emerging in the 1800s
What is the postmodernist theory ?
since the 1980’s, a society characterised by post-industrial choice and change
True of False - functionalists argue that the education system benefits the individual and society ?
True
If you work hard within education what will happen according to functionalists ?
Functionalists argue the education system is fair, if you work hard and you are talented you will succeed
What is Meritocracy
the functionalist belief that the education system is fair, giving everyone an equal chance of success
Education is an important part of _______ _______ and acts as a bridge between _____ and school
Secondary socialisation
home
What does Durkhiem argue about education ?
Education is an important part of socialisation which makes sure that individuals are integrated fully into society to encourage social solidarity.
What does Parsons argue about education ?
Parson argues that the school helps people move from the particularistic standards of the home to the universalistic standards of the school.
What does Particularistic mean ?
Within the home children are treated with kindness and respect as an individual (worshiped)
What does universalistic mean ?
At school everyone is treated the same
Davis and Moore argues that education S____ and S___ students ?
Sifts and sorting students into their roles
What is role allocation
Through Davis and Moores ‘sifting and sorting” students get allocated roles.
One criticism of the functionalists approach to education is that the theory ignores the inequality that exist in education ?
Explain why
The Functialists theory argues that the education system is meritocracy yet there will allways be a consistent group of working class boys who underachieve.
True or False
One criticism argues that functionalists are right to claim that the educational system is meritocratic
False
One criticism argues that functionalists are WRONG to claim that the educational system is meritocratic
