sociology of education Flashcards
1
Q
what are the manifest functions of schooling
A
socialization - basic skills, values and norms
cultural innovation through research
social integration of diverse groups
social placement - enhancement of meritocracy (like finding jobs for people based on ability)
2
Q
what are the latent functions of schooling
A
provides child care
reduces competition for jobs
identifies partners
3
Q
what are the latent dysfunctions of schooling
A
indoctrination delaying job search to mask unemployment class and inequality reproduction standardization/evaluation judgement
