functionalist view on education Flashcards
1
Q
what do functionalists believe secondary socialisation promotes?
A
value consensus
2
Q
what did emile durkheim identify the two main functions of education as?
A
- creating social solidarity
- teaching specialist skills
3
Q
what does durkheim argue about social solidarity?
A
individuals need to feel part of a single community, without this cooperation would be replaced with pursuing self interest.
4
Q
how does education contribute to social solidarity?
A
it transmits society’s beliefs and values from one generation to the next
