sociology G673 0.0 / 5 ? SociologyEducationA2/A-levelOCR Created by: colyCreated on: 05-12-15 13:35 DURKHEIM FUNCTIONALIST THEORIST Education performs four functions: Transmission of societal norms and values Social solidarity- ensures cohesion and stability Schools are a microcosm of society Division of labour- teaches workplace skills 1 of 4 PARSONS FUNCTIONALIST THEORIST Education plays the following key roles: Acts as a bridge between the family and wider society- particularistic/universalistic standards Socialises young people into the basic values of society- achievement, equality of opportunity major mechanism for role allocation- selects people for future roles in society 2 of 4 DAVIS & MOORE FUNCTIONALIST THEORIST Education is necessary for society because: Essential for effective role allocation- social stratification education sifts,sorts and grades individuals in terms of their talents and abilities meritocratic principles- 3 of 4 SAUNDERS FUNCTIONALIST THEORIST Education is necessary for society because: Societies which reward different positions unequally can be shown to have beneficial effects Education is run on meritocratic principles In society we have an unequal distribution of ability and effort 4 of 4
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