Sociology : Stratification : Functionalism

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Durkheim
Education teaches us all the same norms and values. This creates social solidarity and value consensus, ultimately creating social order.
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Parsons
The role of meritocracy : Role allocation and social order. The most talented can rise to the top (social mobility).
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Davis and Moore
The primary role of education is to promote meritocracy. Creates a fair division of labour where roles are given out due to ability. This motivates society.
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Hayes
Principle of difference, principle of mobility.
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Principle of Difference
People acknowledge the existence of differentiation in merit, talent and aptitude. Have to accept the natural hierarchy, allowing the system to match most capable to most challenging.
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Principle of Mobility
Competetive selection process enables people to rise and fall along with their accomplishments and failures.
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Wilkinson and Pickett
Everyone in society is disadvantages and worse off when there is inequality.
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The role of meritocracy : Role allocation and social order. The most talented can rise to the top (social mobility).

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The primary role of education is to promote meritocracy. Creates a fair division of labour where roles are given out due to ability. This motivates society.

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Principle of difference, principle of mobility.

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People acknowledge the existence of differentiation in merit, talent and aptitude. Have to accept the natural hierarchy, allowing the system to match most capable to most challenging.

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