The bridge Flashcards
1
Q
Who initiated this theory?
A
Talcott Parsons
2
Q
What is the bridge theory?
A
Education system is a bridge between the family and wider society?
3
Q
Why is the bridge needed?
A
as the family operates on particularistic norms and the wider society operated on universalistic norms
4
Q
What are particularistic norms?
A
Individual standards - each person is treated differently ( home )
5
Q
What are universalistic norms?
A
the individual is judged against standards which apply equally to all members of society ( school, law )
