the functionalist perspective on education- Davis and Moore

Question 1

they argue for society to function there has to be

Answer 1

a system of unequal rewards

Question 2

argue education is a means to select

Answer 2

individual for roles they are best suited for

Question 3

what encourages individuals to put in extra effort and what does this mean?

Answer 3

the ability to access a higher reward encourages individuals to put in extra effort therefor social stratification(inequality) is essential
argue this is fair because of meritocracy

Question 4

it social stratification that facilitates meritocracy. why does meritocracy work?

Answer 4

meritocracy works because of competition
-examination system encourages competition,individual achievement and hard work

Question 5

reward system

Answer 5

ensures those doing the most important jobs get the highest paying jobs
-high rewards for some jobs are justified because the system is based on merit and benefits society as most qualifications, skills + capability get most important jobs

Question 6

role allocation

Answer 6

sifts and sorts individuals to roles based on their ability,qualifications, skills

Question 7

human capital -Blau and Duncan (1978)believes meritocratic educational system did what?

Answer 7

allocated individuals to jobs that are best suited to their ability
-enables these individuals to make effective use of their talents and maximises their productivity