The role of education Flashcards
What view of education do functionalists have for education? Why?
They hold a positive view of education as they argue it performs several functions through which it helps maintain social solidarity thus benefiting both individuals and society
What ‘analogy’ do functionalists use and explain it briefly
Functionalists use the organic analogy to compare society to a human body where each institution represents an organ that perform separate functions that, together, perform a joint function of keeping society running smoothly.
Functionalists believe that education offers an equality of ____________ - what does this mean?
Education offers an equality of opportunity meaning that all students have an equal access and opportunity to succeed at school. Therefore society is meritocratic - the best qualified get the best jobs.
Functionalists believe that the education system allocates _____ to young people. What does this mean?
Functionalists believe that the education system allocates roles to young people. This means that the jobs they perform in adult life are learnt from the education system.
Functionalists believe that inequality is ___________. Why is this?
inequality is necessary for a smooth functioning society. In a meritocratic society, the highest qualified jobs should get the best pay; the lowest qualified jobs should get the least pay.
