Functionalists on Eudcation Flashcards
What are Universal Standards?
How a character would be judged against the values of the whole world
What are Particularistic standards?
The Parent will treat their child as if they are unique, special child, rather than judging him or her by universal standards.
What are Norms?
A socially acceptable way to act and behave in society.
What are Values?
Socially acceptable goals and aspirations
Define Ascribed status
A role/status you are born into or inherit
Define Achieved status
A role/status that is earnt.
Explain Socialisations function.
To prepare children for social interaction by teaching them societies norms and values
What is meant by Meritocracy.
A government where the power is held by a small group of people based on Achieved Status.
Explain Economic function.
Education is based to raise productivity and creativity and to stimulate entrepreneurial growth.
What is the theory of Society in miniature.
Durkheim argued that school is a miniature society that prepares us for the wider society and work life.
Explain Equality of opportunity.
Treating people fairly and without bias and about creating conditions in wider society that encourage and value diversity and promote dignity.
Explain Integration.
Education Children helps meet the needs of society and maintain stability
What is Social solidarity.
the cohesion between individuals in a society that ensures social order and stability
Explain Role allocation.
Education sorts people into the roles they will have later in life
What is Consensus
A general agreement shared by society
