Education - Functionalism
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Functionalism
Durkheim (1903):
- Society needs a sense of solidarity (individual members must feel part as a single 'body' or community). Without solidarity, individuals would become selfish.
- Education creates solidarity by transmitting society's culture.
- Teaches specialist skills to help individuals play their part in the social division of labour.
Parsons (1961):
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