Functionalism Specialist Skills Flashcards
1
Q
What does Durkheim argue?
A
Individuals must be taught specialist skills so that they can take their place within a highly complex division of labour.
2
Q
What jobs require individuals to have specialist skills and knowledge to perform their roles?
A
Modern, industrial jobs.
3
Q
What skills does education equip students with?
A
- Organisation
- Punctuality
- Respect
- Analytical thinking
4
Q
What did the wolf review find?
A
1/3 of 16-19year olds were NEETS.
5
Q
What is the human capital (Shultz)?
A
- Workers skills
- A meritocratic system does this best
- Enables people to get more education/skills= higher human capital.
