Role & Functions Of Education : Functionalism

Question 1

4 functions of education?

Answer 1

1. socialisation + social solidarity - DURKHEIM
2. Bridge between family + society - PARSONS
3. Developing Human capital - Schultz
4. Role Allocation - Davis + Moore

Question 2

Socialisation + Social Solidarity :

Answer 2

Durkheim - education system meets a functional pre-request of society by passing on the cultural and values of society.
Achieved by the hidden curriculum and PSHE.
This helps to build social solidarity as it teaches students the core values of society.

Question 3

Bridge Between Family and Society :

Answer 3

Parsons - he believes that school provide a link between the family and wider society which allows students to move from ascribed status and particularistic values of the home to the meritocratic and universalistic values of wider society.

Question 4

Developing Human Capital :

Answer 4

{human capital = stock of knowledge, skills, values, habits and creativity that makes someone an economic asset in society}
This suggests the investment in education benefits the wider economy. Education can provide properly trains, qualified and flexible workforce. They argue that education make sure that the best and most qualified people end up in jobs that require the most skill