Evaluate sociological explanations of the role of education in transmitting ideas and values

Question 1

Intro

Answer 1

Values are beliefs about what is morally right or wrong.

• these are reinforced by social instituions, such as schools, to direct our behaviour

Question 2

Point 1

Answer 2

Social solidarity and cultural cohesion are dependent on socialising member of society into a shared set of values, value consensus

• its for this reason that american schools pledge allegience to the flag every morning, to unite a diverse population

Question 3

Point 2

Answer 3

Parons

secondary socialisation alongside meritocratic role allocation

Transmits ideas about discipline, conformity, manners etc

Question 4

Point 3

Answer 4

Marxists

• these values are not universalistic values that benefit the whole of society, but instead they benefit the bourgeoisie to serve the interest of capitalism.
• bowles and gintis: corresondence principle