Functionalism and education

Question 1

what are Durkheim’s two functions of society?

Answer 1

transmitting the shared value of society and specialist skills

Question 2

what does Parsons Meritocracy view see school and education as?

Answer 2

parsons meritocracy view see’s school as a focal socializing agency and the bridge between family and wider society.

Question 3

name 3 norms and values that education reinforces?

Answer 3

gender roles - through sports. e.g. girls netball, boys football
Hierarchy- students. teachers, head teachers.
manners- stand up for teachers in assembly