Functionalism The Bridge (stretch)

Question 1

What does Parsons argue?

Answer 1

Education helps students make the transition from home to work.

Question 2

What is the status bridge?

Answer 2

Each child is treated differently as someone who is ‘special’ but society cannot act in this way.
Ascribed status (born with) VS achieved status (in society)
Particularistic standards (different) VS universalistic standards (same)
Education teaches universalistic standards that apply to everyone and acts as the BRIDGE.

Question 3

A03: What would the new right argue?

Answer 3

Functionalist perspective lacks relevance.

Question 4

What is the system failing to do?

Answer 4

Failing to help students transition to work- too many young people on benefits.