FUNCTIONALISM AND EDUCATION

Question 1

What are the three functional theories

Answer 1

Functionalism
Marxism
Feminism

Question 2

Define Organic Analogy

Answer 2

This refers to the comparison of society to a living organism which means each part of society has a specific function for effective society.

Question 3

Define Value Consencus

Answer 3

This is a shared agrement on what is important in society

Question 4

Define social solidarity

Answer 4

This is a sense of togertherness or belonging

Question 5

Explain the term ‘ Anomie’

Answer 5

This simple means Normlessness. A statae of chaos in which society lacks shared norms and values that guide society

Question 6

What does Durkhiem believe education is

Answer 6

Durkhiem believes that education is a social agent; an instiyuition that can affect a persons beliefs, behaviours, attitudes and actions

Question 7

Define socialisation

Answer 7

This is the process of learning the norms and values of a society

Question 8

Explain Society in miniature

Answer 8

According to Durkheim, as society develops, they move from simplier structures to more complex ones. In Modern societies, individuals develop specialiist skills that enable them to perform specific roles within the division of labour.

Question 9

What are the three functions of education according to Durkhiem

Answer 9

Specialist skills; T Levels
Social solidarity; same uniform
Society in miniature ; Detentionn as a form of punishment

Question 10

Why did Emile Durkhiem descibe school as a society in minature

Answer 10

This is because he belived that schools prepare individuals for life in wider society by teaching them the norms, values and rules needed to participate effectively as members of society

Question 11

What do Davis and Moore believe on education

Answer 11

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They believe that education should ensure that the best suited and the most qualified people go into the most importnat and appropraite roles.

Also, education sorts out children according to their talents and skills and those who succeed in school are more likely to suceed in life and society .

Question 12

What does Parsons believe education should be on

Answer 12

Parsons sees school as a bridge between family and society- preparing children for their later roles.
The believe education serve as a universal standards that is rewards and punishment for good or bad behaviour and achievement or underachievement.

Question 13

How does funtionalist view meritocracy

Answer 13

Funtionalist believe that education is meritocratic where all are given the same opportunity to achieve and hardwork is rewarded

Question 14

How does the education system allocates students for specific job roles

Answer 14

Sets in school
Gcse options
Bthec Alevel options