Perspectives of education

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What would a functionalist say about education?
"education is vital for socialisation, it helps teach the new generation social norms and values about goals and values of society"
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What would marxists say about education?
"education is unequal and unfair, social class determines educational success or failure. The primary role of education is 'role allocation' and rewards those who pass exams, it only teaches values of white, middle and ruling classes"
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What would new rights say about education?
"some people are more talented than others, education should serve the economy; socialise children, instil competitiveness, prepare young people for work"
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What would feminists say about education?
"maintains gender inequality; textbooks tend to present males and females in traditional roles and some subjects are still seen as "boys" subjects and "girls" subjects"
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What would marxists say about education?

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"education is unequal and unfair, social class determines educational success or failure. The primary role of education is 'role allocation' and rewards those who pass exams, it only teaches values of white, middle and ruling classes"

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What would new rights say about education?

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What would feminists say about education?

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