key sociologist approach to education

Emile Durkheim

functionalism

1903

Emile Durkheim Theory

Education helps to create social solidarty. This is shared values of the community. It teaches people specialist skills to give them a specific role in society.

In a complex industry society, education equips children with the skills they need for their future work roles

Criticsms of Durkheim approach to education

Marxist argue that the education system transmits ideas which benefit the ruling class rather than than society as a whole.

Some feminists argue schools transmit patriachal culture.

some students accept neither the school's rules nor society's norms and values.

The educational system doesn't necessarily teach…