Functionalism - Education

Question 1

What is Durkheim’s first view on education?

Answer 1

Social solidarity, Emile Durkheim feels schools are a key place to feel part of a larger community, schools transmity the value consensus that gives people a sense of identity and belonging

Question 2

What is Durkheim’s second view on education?

Answer 2

Emile Durkheim argues a successful economy requires specialists with skills and knowledge taught to them from education. This is called Human capital where we invest in the education for a workforce so the economy doesn’t fail

Question 3

What is Parson’s view on education?

Answer 3

Parsons states the education system teaches you how to function as an effective member of society by teaching you universalistic values whereas in family life you have particularistic values. Society is a meritocracy and you get what you earn. (bridge)

Question 4

What are Davis & Moore’s views on education?

Answer 4

Davis & Moore argue education is a system of Sorting and sifting workers into the right jobs based on skill. Financial inequality is justified as the harder jobs should give more money, this is part of a meritocracy however everyone still has equality of opportunity.