functionalist education Flashcards
1
Q
meritocracy
A
jobs and pay are allocated based on individuals talent and achievements rather than social status (individuals that work hard will be rewarded in society but those who don’t, won’t be rewarded)
2
Q
role allocation
A
sifting and sorting people into roles that they’ll go on to perform in their working life
3
Q
functionalist view on education
A
education system is meritocratic and offers a bridge between the family and economy and offers opportunities of outcome
