Functionalism - education is ladder of opportunity

Question 1

SOCIAL COHESION

Answer 1

AO1 - education socialises to shared values in society
AO2 - durkheim - education = mini society and cultural reproduction
AO3 - ignores structural inequalities e.g. patriarchy

Question 2

BRIDGE

Answer 2

AO1 - between home and society
AO2 - parsons - particularistic/univeralistic values clash
AO3 - francis - anti learning behaviour = reaction to exams

Question 3

ROLE ALLOCATION

Answer 3

AO1 - some jobs need more skill = reward with high pay and good condition
AO2 - davis and moore = education allocates into appropriate roles based on grades (meritocracy)
AO3 - girls do better yet paid less = inequality

Question 4

TEACHING SKILLS

Answer 4

AO1 - more work focused = vocational qualifications
AO2 - durkheim - skills necessary for work / learn different things depending on future roles
AO3 - postmodernists - teaching to the tests kill creativity