Functionalist view of EDUCATION Flashcards
1
Q
what type of theory is functionalism?
A
consensus
2
Q
who is the founder of Functionalism?
A
Emile durkheim
3
Q
what is an evaluation of functionalist view of education?
A
class, gender and ethnicity can play a part in whether or not the best jobs really go to the most qualified
4
Q
evaluate functionalist view with another theory
A
- new right argue the state education system doesn’t prepare ppl for work
- marxists argue schools teach and reproduce the ideology of the ruling class
