functionalism in education Flashcards
1
Q
Meritocracy
A
people achieve their position in society through effort and ability, rather than through inheritance
2
Q
Durkheim ideas?
A
Everyone is working toward a common goal (sense of solidarity)
Particularistic standard - treated at home
Universal standard - treated at work
3
Q
Parson
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Sees school as based on meritocracy
4
Q
Shultz
A
Education system puts you into the place you fit.
Human capital - everyone has something to provide to the economy
5
Q
Davis and Moore
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Inequality is necessary cause we need to have people who are not good at education
New vocationalism aim to provide society with skilled workers outside of academia
