1.1.2 consesus theory- parsons

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What does parsons believe is the function of education

Facilitates role allocation and helps society to be meritocratic

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What is meritocracy

  • where jobs are allocated based on an individuals talent and achievements rather than social status

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What is ascribed status

Status that is given to you based on your parents achievements and the family you're born into

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What is achieved status

Status that is earned through efforts and abilities

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Evaluation of parsons - Marxists

  • the myth of meritocracy

  • Told to believe that the rich and powerful reached their positions through ‘hard work’

  • So they accept inequalities as fair

  • inequalities are reproduced as people develop false class consciousness

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Evaluation of parsons - Marxist (Bowles and gintis)

  • found economic success is slightly due to IQ

  • But greatly depended on social class, gender and ethnicity