Role And Function-functionalism

Question 1

Functionalism definition

Answer 1

Schools function for the needs of society and promote social order

Question 2

Durkheim:

What did they say?

Answer 2

• See’s society as built up and working like the human body.
• Made up of parts which function for/contribute to the maintenance society as a social solidarity.

Question 3

Social solidarity definition:

Answer 3

Education teaches us to understand that we are part of a society

Question 4

Parsons:

What did they say?

Answer 4

Education has 3 functions:
1-education is the bridge between family and wider society
2-It socialises children into the basic values of society
3-selects people for their future roles in society

Question 5

Specialist skills definition:

Answer 5

Education teaches you skills that your parents can’t

Question 6

Davis and Moore:

What did they say?

Answer 6

• Education means role allocation
• “sifts and sorts” according to ability so they can do the most ‘functionally’ important job as possible
• most important jobs are highly rewarded=makes people work harder