key sociologist approach to education

Talcottt parsons

functionalism

1961

Talcottt parsons theory

education acts as a bridge between work and home. schools are meritocratic and everybody has the opportunity to do well.

criticism of parson's approach to education

marxists argue that the education system transmits values that benefit the dominant groups in society

some feminist question whether education is based on meritocracy and whether it provides and equal opportunities

Bowless and Ginits

marxism

1976

Bowless and Ginits Theory

schools are designed to mirror the…