The role and function of education Flashcards
What stage of socialisation is education in?
Secondary Socialisation
What 3 types of people may students have role models of and imitate in school?
Teachers, Other students, Celebrities
What is the system of rewards and punishments called in schools?
The Sanction System
Name 3 sanctions applied in schools
Suspension, Exclusion, Detention
Name 3 rewards in schools
Certificates, Reward Points, Gift cards
How does school act as a form of social control?
You must stay in the building and work for the school hours and wear a uniform.
Who did a study on the relationship between social class and education? (Name 2)
Willis’ Lads Study
Cohen’s Status Frustration Study
Name a study which researched the relationship between gender and education
Jacksons Ladette Study
Name 2 study’s about the relationship between ethnicity and education
Gillborns Afro-Caribbean study
Sewells study
What is the Hidden Cirriculum?
The part of the time in school where you learn stuff that isn’t directly taught in lessons.
Who do Marxists argue the education system benefits?
The ruling class - Bourgeoisie
Who do feminists argue the education system benefits?
Patriarchy
Who do Functionalists argue the education system benefits?
The individual and society
How many roles does education have?
4
What are the 4 roles of education?
Economic Role
Socialisation Role
Selective Role
Social control role
