functionalist views on education Flashcards
bridge
a type of social tie between 2 different groups in a social network
universalistic standards
everyone is judged by the same standards regardless of anything else
particularistic standards
children are not judged by standards that can be applied to everyone in society
norms
rules or expectations that are socially enforced
values
a cultures standard of what is good in society
ascribed status
a social status that is assigned at birth
achieved status
a social position that is earned on merit
socialisation
the process of how individuals learn norms and values of society
meritocracy
a social system where success and status are based purely on talent and efforts
economic function
the provision of goods and services
society in miniature
such as schools where children learn to interact with others while following shared rules
equality of opportunity
when individuals are give the same chances no matter their background
integration
ways that groups come together to form a whole society
social solidarity
a cohesive social bond that holds a group together
role allocation
sorting people into roles that they will go out and perform in life
