functionalism

Cards (14)

  • Davies+Moore role allocation-what job you and up in
  • Young- everyone has an equal chance chance some My deserve it more than others (top=best)
  • Parsons Says that Education is the most important secondary socialisation as it takes over After Family
  • 'the division of labour'- durkheim are the skills necessary for work for example learning a subject in school then later specialising in it eg gcse
  • Durkheim 'Mini society'= Prepare for Life for example , in school we Co-Operate with those who aren't our friends/family for a work setting
  • Durkheim says out teachers act like our bosses and our Peers are our work colleagues
  • Key names for functionalism are: Durkheim, parsons, Davies and Moore, Young
  • Value Consensus + Consensus are key idea
  • Bridge theory talks about how education acts as a bridge for children to working society.
  • 4 positives of Education - creating social solidarity , teaching skills necessary for work, teaching us core values, role allocation and meritocracy
  • Citizenship education
    Develops knowledge, skills and understanding that pupils need to play a full part in society as active and responsible citizens
  • Functionalists believe everyone having the same norms and values is good
  • Collective worship makes you feel like a whole
  • Durkheim - Religion reduces suicide