The role of education in society Flashcards
What did DURKHEIM say about education and social solidarity?
Main role of education was transmission of norms and values of society
Creates sense of belonging and commitment= social solidarity
Education helps to teach specific skills necessary in industrial society
Provides preparation for later life
What were PARSONS 3 main functions of education?
- Bridge between family and wider society
- Socialises children into basic values of society
- Selects people for their future roles in society
What does PARSONS believe about status in the family?
Ascribed status at birth
Achieved status based on merit
What did DAVIS & MOORE state about education & role allocation?
Education as role allocation
-sifts and sorts people according to abilities so most able gain high qualifications
Education helps to ensure competent people fulfil important roles
Saw education as meritocratic
What did BOWLES & GINITS say about the hidden curriculum?
Prepares workforce through hidden curriculum
- Pupils motivated by external rewards
- School teaches acceptance of hierarchy
- Conformist pupils given high grades
What is neo-marxism?
New version of marxism
Disagree with original writings of Marx
What 3 ways did Neo-Marxists GIROUX disagree with Bowles and Gintis?
- W/C pupils actively shape their own education and resist discipline
- Schools are sites of ideological struggle for different classes, ethnic groups
- Education system possess relative autonomy from economic base
What was Neo-Marxist WILLIS study on learning to labour?
Ethnographic study of ‘lads’ in comp school.
(Interviews, observation, participant observation)
- Lads saw themselves as superior to staff
- Not interested in academic qualifications
- Counterculture which was sexists and racist
What is the difference between Neo-marxism and marxism in terms of relationship between school and work?
Marxism: school create passive, obedient workers who will easily be exploited
Neo-marxism: school creates poorly behaved workers
What is the social democratic perspective on education?
Role of state to make opportunity more equal and society more meritocratic
What are the 3 main features of education according to Parsons?
Socialisation, economic, selection
In what 3 ways does GIROUX criticise the Marxist approach to education?
W/C are not passive
Education system has relative autonomy
Schools are sites of ideological struggle
