Functionalism Flashcards
What do functionalists believe in?
They argue socialisation and value consensus is the maintenance of social order
Key roles of socialisation?
Socialisation provides shared cultural norms and values through competition and equal opportunities
Where does socialisation take place?
Through the hidden and formal curriculum
What is formal curriculum?
Refers to the knowledge that is taught in schools for the purpose of exams and qualifications
What is the hidden curriculum?
Refers to the informal knowledge learning values and attitudes taught in schools
What does Durkheim argue on social solidarity?
Durkheim believed that education brings all pupils through learning subjects such as history, maths and English. It brings a sense of belonging
Role of meritocracy?
Education is meritocratic as it rewards students who work hard based on their achievements in exams and qualifications
What are the acts introduced through specialist skills?
Introduced vocational qualifications which is training to increase young people’s skills
Introduced more colleges and universities.
Who came up with the term ‘Role Allocation’?
Davis and Moore
What did Davis and Moore argue?
Education sifts and sorts students based on their exams and allocates them to best suited job that best suits their abilities.
Who criticises functionalism?
New right argue state schools are not producing the right amount of skills to successfully beat the global economy.
Marxists argue meritocracy is a myth
