Functionalism Socialisation Flashcards
1
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Key cultural values:
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Achievement, competition, equality of opportunity, social solidarity, democracy, religion and morality
2
Q
Why is teaching history crucial according to Durkheim?
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Develops a sense of loyalty to own society
- encourages pride in the achievements of the nation
3
Q
What does Durkheim think increased individualism means?
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Lead to too little social solidarity and possibly anomie
4
Q
Anomie definition
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State of normleness or lack of shared norms
5
Q
Socialisation definition
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Individuals learn the norms, values and culture of their society
6
Q
What is the most important agency of secondary socialisation?
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Education
