Functionalism

Question 1

Davis and Moore: Role Allocation

Answer 1

Based on hardwork and talent- “sifting and sorting” young people into the best fit jobs.

Question 2

Universalistic standards and status

Answer 2

A status prepared from school ready for the wider society.

Question 3

Durkheim: Specialist skills

Answer 3

School teaches specialist skills to play a part in the social division of labour.

Question 4

Durkheim: Social solidarity

Answer 4

Bringing society together with shared values and understanding.

Question 5

Parsons: “Bridge form”

Answer 5

Education acts like a bridge, from the family to society

Question 6

Parsons: Secondary Socialisation

Answer 6

Education transmits norms and values of society.

Question 7

Parsons: Meritocracy

Answer 7

Success is rewarded not given

Success if based on ability and effort with a “fair playing field”

Question 8

Stratification

Answer 8

• Links to the idea of
  ‘Meritocracy’
• If you do well, you’ll get a good job- e.g., completing homework, revising, being the “ideal pupil”
• If you do badly, you’ll get a poor job- e.g., being disruptive, not completing homework etc.

Question 9

Durkheim: Value Consensus

Answer 9

Shared set of norms and values