functionalists perspective on education Flashcards
what are the main functions of education according to functionalists.
- it provides secondary socialisation
- it allocates roles in society
- teaches you skill required for economy and society
functionalists see education as a agency of socilisation.. - it helps maintan social stability through developmemyt on social cohesion, value consesnus, scoial harmony
education is seen as peparing young people for adulthood and working life. giving them tey ebiity to be better and go though social mobility.
Emile Durkehims view on education.
education passes onto the new generation. the core values and culture of society.
- secondary socilisation is differant from primary socilisation hch is provided by your family.
how does education provide secondary socialisation. - emile durkheim
-instilling social solidarity. through learning history, we gain insight into our past and develop an understanding of the bigger picture. Causes strong social bonds which they learn about common identifies they have with students.
-teaching social ruels and abide by them - schools set rules and we hvae to follolw hem. teaches us how to function in society.
- teaching specilist skills - scoools set up children for thr working life.
evaluattion of emile durkheims views
hargreaves suggests that education encourages competition and and individualism rather tge social solidarity,. - they do this through setting people based on there ability
Talcott parsons view on education.
children need to learn society is based upon meritocracy - work harder and you will be rewarded.
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