functionalist view on education Flashcards
define the term bridge
a type of social tie that connects two different groups in a social network
define the term universalistic standard
standards which apply to everyone
define the term Particularistic standards
standards which apply to particular people
define the term norm
the perceived informal, mostly unwritten, rules that define acceptable and appropriate actions within society
define the term value
qualities of beliefs that are accepted and endorsed by a specific society
define the term ascribed status
status which is fixed at birth
define the term achieved status
status which is gained over time
define the term Socialisation function
the process through which people are taught to be proficient members of a society
define the term Meritocracy
a system in which a person’s position is based on merit- eg. talent, hard work
define the term Economic function
the study of how the material conditions of life are produced and reproduced through social processes
define the term Society in miniature
Durkheim argued that ‘school is a society in miniature. ‘ preparing us for life in wider society.
define the term Equality of opportunity
the fairness of processes through which individuals with different backgrounds or from different social groups reach particular outcomes, such as educational or occupational goals.
define the term Integration
the ways that different groups come together to form a whole in society
define the term Social solidarity
emphasizes the interdependence between individuals in a society, which allows individuals to feel that they can enhance the lives of others.
define the term role allocation
a system of allocating people to roles which best suit their aptitudes and capabilities
