Functionalism

Question 1

What does parsons believe are the three functions of education? (Functionalism education)

Answer 1

• a bridge between family and society
• primary and secondary socialisation
• selects future roles

Question 2

What does Parsons suggest about standards? (Functionalism education)

Answer 2

Particularistic standards change to univeralistic standards

Question 3

What does Davis and Moore suggest is the role of education? (Functionalism education)

Answer 3

Role allocation - sifts and sorts children into further roles

Question 4

What do David and Moore believe education is based on? (Functionalism education)

Answer 4

A meritocracy

Question 5

What do Marxists state about the functionalist view? (Functionalism education)

Answer 5

Only the bourgeoisie are benefitted

Question 6

What other factors may affect achievement? (Functionalism education)

Answer 6

Gender, ethnicity and class

Question 7

What type of theory is functionalism? (Functionalism education)

Answer 7

Consensus

Question 8

What does Durkhiem believe is the role of education? (Functionalism education)

Answer 8

A way of teaching norms and values, whilst creating social solidarity