Functionalist View on Education

The Functionalist View on Education-

Passing on Society's Culture-

• Education needs to pass on the core values and the culture of society. 
• This is achieved through hidden curriculum and the subjects learnt at school. 
• It helps to 'glue' people together and builds social solidarity by giving them shared values and culture. 

Developing Human Capital-

• The education system prepares the labour force.
• This is because it makes sure that the best and…