Role Of Education In Society Flashcards
1
Q
Functionalist view on society
A
Value consensus
2
Q
Durkheim : solidarity and skills
functionalist
A
Must feel as part of a single community
Shared beliefs and values
Education teaches individuals specialist knowledge to play there part
3
Q
Parsons : meritocracy
A
Schools prepare us to move from family to wider society
4
Q
Davis and Moore : role allocation
functionalist
A
Allocate pupils to future roles
Schools help match to jobs
5
Q
Neoliberalism argue that
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State should not provide education
Should focus on competition
Make the country able to compete in global market place
6
Q
Cub and moe : consumer choice
new right
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State run education in America has failed
No equal opportunities
