Meritocracy - functionalism Flashcards
1
Q
Who suggested education forms a bridge between family and wider society by socialising children to adapt to meritocratic views
A
Parsons
2
Q
Parsons
A
Education forms a bridge between family and wider society
- socialises children to adapt to a meritocratic view
3
Q
What does education help produce?
A
A value consensus
4
Q
Value consensus definition
A
General agreement about basic values in society
- ensures members share the same basic goals
5
Q
Meritocracy definition
A
Success of failure is based on merit
- merit is a combination of ability, effort and hard work
