Education : Durkheim

• Durkheim

  The education system prepares children for the changes from the particularistic view of childhood, where they are the centre of attention and are treated differently because they are a child, and the universalistic view of adulthood, where everybody is treated the same.
• Durkheim

  It helps them to move from the ascribed status of 'child' to the achieved status of adulthood, where a person is judged by their efforts and skills.
• Durkheim

  Schools provide an environment for the division of labour where children are sorted according to their skills so that they can perform the required functions of society (e.g. certain jobs).
• Durkheim

  Educational establishments (schools, colleges, universities) provide a way for social solidarity; the child has a sense of identity and belonging through the school environment.
• Schlutz

  The education system provides a way to develop human capital; by investing in education, a society can be rewarded with skilled workers.
• Schlutz

  The education system allows the division of labour to make sure the best people end up in the most suitable jobs.