Role & Function of Education- Functionalism Flashcards
1
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Durkheim
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education system is a vital social institution
2
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Two main function- Functionalism
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Creating social solidarity
Teaching specialist skills
3
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Social solidarity
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unity & harmony within society
4
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Meritocracy
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Parsons
school is the focal socialising agent
5
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Particular values
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Ascribed status
6
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Universalistic Values
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Achieved status
7
Q
Davis & Moore
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Role Allocation
8
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Role Allocation
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inequality is important
education system sorts us
9
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Supports the education system is meritocratic
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role allocation