Functionalism Secondary Socialisation

Question 1

What is secondary socialisation?

Answer 1

Process of learning norms and values.

Question 2

What are children socialised into?

Answer 2

Meritocracy- we are taught that we can achieve status based on our own ability and effort.

Question 3

What does this mean?

Answer 3

• Each person should strive to achieve their full potential.
• The school mirrors society because it is meritocratic.

Question 4

How can education be seen as equal for everyone?

Answer 4

1. It is free- all students get to go.
2. Qualifications- all students get the opportunity to take exams.
3. National curriculum- all students get taught the same thing.
4. Each student has to meet the same criteria to access grades.

Question 5

What do Marxists believe?

Answer 5

Meritocracy is a myth.

Question 6

What undermines the view that everyone has equal chances to succeed?

Answer 6

Private schools