Values, norms and attitudes taught to pupils that are not part of the national curriculum such as class rules e.g being on time or not talking over each other
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Define Functionalists
People who believe the education system is beneficial to people's lives by preparing them for adult life, prepares them for the working world and passes values down generations
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What do functionalists believe?
They believe the education system offers equal opportunity as everyone, if they have the ability. Meritocracy is not a myth and success is a product of hard work.
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Particularistic standards
The values and norms taught by your parents that are specific to you.
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Universal standards
The values and norms taught by the education system that apply to everyone.
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Social solidarity
The idea that a social group has strong bonds usually achieved through people having similar beliefs and attitudes. This is done by the education system teaching the national curriculum so everyone learns the same subjects.
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Define Functionalists
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People who believe the education system is beneficial to people's lives by preparing them for adult life, prepares them for the working world and passes values down generations
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