Functionalist education - sociology Flashcards
Bridge definition
A type of social tie connecting two groups
Universalistic standards definition
Everyone is judged by the same standards
Particularistic standards definition
Children are not judged by standards that are applied in society
Norms definition
Rules/ expectations socially enforced
Values definition
Set of principles that are socially accepted
Ascribed status definition
A status given to you from birth
Achieved status definition
A position earned through merit and hard work
Socialisation functions definition
People preparing others to socialise in a group e.g parents
Meritocracy definition
Society based on gaining a position due to an individuals talent
Economic function definition
Members that ensure you financially have what you need e.g family
Society in miniature definition
An environment that acts like the wider society to prepare children
Equality of opportunity definition
Individual’s are provided with equal chance in life regardless of social class
Integration definition
The ways in which different groups come together to form a society
Social solidarity definition
Idea of a well integrated society where all members have been socialised into same values
Role allocation definition
Sorting through people to give them roles suited to their skills
