Role Allocation - Functionalism Flashcards
1
Q
Which sociologists? (role allocation)
A
Davis and Moore
2
Q
What does education allocate people to?
A
The most appropriate job for their talents, using examinations and qualifications
3
Q
What does education help to identify?
A
People capable of doing large jobs which play a crucial role in society
4
Q
What does the examination system encourage?
A
Competition, individual achievement and hard work
5
Q
Reward system (correlation)
A
School: grades
Work: highest pay
- based on meritocratic system
