Education Perspectives

Question 1

What is the functionalist perspective on the actual role of education?

Answer 1

To provide equal opportunities, promote growth and create socio solidarity

Question 2

What is the marxist perspective on the actual role of education?

Answer 2

To serve the interests of the ruling class via the correspondence principle and legitimisation of inequality to produce docile workers.

Question 3

What is the feminist perspective on the actual role of education?

Answer 3

Reproduces gender inequalities

Question 4

What is the postmodernist perspective on the actual role of education?

Question 5

What is the new right/neoliberal perspective on the actual role of education?

Answer 5

Wastes money, is inefficient and standards are too low

Question 6

What is the feminist perspective on what the role of education should be?

Answer 6

To provide opportunities for women who are disadvantaged by reducing sexism and creating more opportunities