the role of education- functionalism

durkheim (social solidarity)

Individuals feel a sense of belonging within a community

• role of ed to pass n+v to help society stick together, school=society in miniature

eval: Hargreaves: schools value individualism, competition

durkheim (skills)

role to teach vocational skills- essential for society to function

eval: CBI- 1/3 of employers were unhappy with graduates’ attitudes to work, blaming the lack of skills

parsons (FSA)

focal socialising agent: role to teach universal standards to fit into society. family=particularistic standards→ school (bridge) teach universal standards→ work= universal standards

eval: marxist- creates false class consciousness

parsons (values)

values: role to teach core values which everyone should know

• meritocracy- achieve own status

• equality: opportunity for all to succeed

eval: marxist- bowles and gintis: meritocray is myth- values benefit bourgeoisie

davis and moore

role allocation: ensures individuals follow correct career path

eval: tumin- talent doesnt= success