Functionalist View Of Educatiom Flashcards
What is Durkheim view on the role of education
Education promotes social solidarity - transmitting shared values between individuals and generations
How dues Durkheim argue education prepares students for work
Schools provide students with knowledge and skills necessary for employment
How does teaching history support Durkheim idea of social solidarity
Teaching a country’s history gives students a shared heritage reinforcing collective identity
What is Davis and Moores role allocation theory
Education sorts individuals into job roles based on ability - higher achievers get higher status jobs
What does Pasons mean by meritocracy in education
School acts as a bridge between family and society - awarding achieved status based on effort and ability rather than ascribed status like class and gender
How do Interactionalists like Wrong critique the Func view
They argue functionalists see people as passive puppets, assuming students accept all teachings without questioning
What is the New right critique of functionalist views of education
They argue state education fails to properly prepare students for work
