functionalist views of education

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functionalist key concepts

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social solidarity: education promotors shared norms and values, uniting individuals as part of society.
meritocracy: school reward hard work and talent, supposedly allowing equal opportunity for all

Question 2

functionalist theorists emile durkheim

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emile durkheim: stressed educations role in promoting social cohesion and instilling a sense of belonging

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functionalist theories talcott parsons

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saw schools as bridges between the family and society , teaching universal values

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functionalist theorist davis and moore

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argues that education sorts individuals into roles based on their abilities, ensuring the most talented fill key positions