Theories of education

• What is the main focus of Functionalist theories of the family?

  Value consensus and shared beliefs
• What does meritocracy refer to in the context of education?

  Equality based on individual ability
• Who is associated with the idea of education as a socializing agent?

  Durkheim
• What role does education play according to Parsons

  It bridges primary and secondary socialization
• What is one of the functions of education according to Durkheim?

  Teaching specialist skills
• What is the Marxist critique of meritocracy?

  It is a myth that supports capitalism
• What do Bowles and Gintis argue about the education system?

  It does not consider social inequalities
• What do feminists argue about the education system?

  It reinforces patriarchal society
• What did Sharpe's studies reveal about girls' priorities over time?

  Shift from love and marriage to careers
• What is the concept of 'bedroom culture' in education?

  Focus on personal relationships and socialization
• What do Chubb and Moe argue about the education system?

  It fails to meet the needs of students
• What is 'parentocracy' in the context of education?

  Parents have control over school choices
• How does Gewirtz and Ball critique marketization in education?

  It benefits those with cultural capital
• What is the hidden curriculum in education?

  Lessons learned outside the formal curriculum
• What are the four ways ideology is taught through the hidden curriculum?

  Acceptance of hierarchy, fragmented knowledge, external rewards, myth of meritocracy
• What is a criticism of the Functionalist perspective on education?

  It overlooks social inequalities
• What does Althusser's theory suggest about education?

  It perpetuates class ideology
• How does the Functionalist view of education differ from the Marxist view?

  Functionalists see education as beneficial, Marxists see it as oppressive
• What is the role of the education system according to Marxists?

  To serve the interests of the bourgeoisie
• What does the term 'cultural capital' refer to in education?

  Knowledge and skills that give advantages
• What is a limitation of the Marxist perspective on education?

  It is too deterministic regarding student success
• What does the term 'hidden curriculum' imply in education?

  Unwritten, unofficial lessons taught in schools
• How does the education system create class inequality according to Althusser?

  By passing on ruling class ideology
• What is the significance of the term 'myth of meritocracy'?

  It suggests that success is not solely based on ability
• What does the term 'fragmentation of knowledge' refer to?

  Knowledge is divided into separate subjects
• What is a criticism of the New Right perspective on education?

  It fails to acknowledge inequality in society
• What is the purpose of inspections like Ofsted in education?

  To ensure school standards are maintained
• How does marketization affect school standards according to the New Right?

  It raises standards by attracting consumers
• What is the role of the hidden curriculum in education?

  To teach social norms and values
• What does the term 'socialization' mean in the context of education?

  Process of learning societal norms and values
• What is a limitation of the Functionalist view on education?

  It does not explain social inequalities
• What is the significance of 'role allocation' in education?

  Assigning students to roles based on ability
• How does the education system serve the interests of the bourgeoisie according to Marxists?

  By preparing the working class for exploitation
• What is the main argument of the New Right perspective on education?

  Education should meet the needs of the economy
• What does 'parentocracy' imply in the education system?

  Parents have significant influence over schools
• What is a criticism of the New Right's view on education?

  It overlooks the impact of social inequalities
• What is the role of inspections like Ofsted in the education system?

  To assess and maintain school quality
• How does marketization affect educational standards according to the New Right?

  It raises standards by increasing competition
• What is the significance of the hidden curriculum in education?

  It teaches values and norms outside formal lessons
• What does socialization in education involve?

  Learning societal norms and values