12 Questions
What is another term used to refer to Functionalist theory?
Equilibrium theory
According to Functionalist theory, what is the primary function of education?
To transmit knowledge deemed necessary by society
Which of the following is NOT considered a latent function of education according to Functionalist theory?
Bestowal of status
What is the underlying view of Functionalist theory regarding society?
Society is like an organism with different parts fulfilling different roles
Which of the following is NOT a manifest function of education according to Functionalist theory?
Promoting social and political integration
What is the underlying view of Functionalist theory regarding the nature of society?
Society is a consensus view with different parts fulfilling different roles
What is the key function of education according to the Functionalist perspective?
To allocate people to occupations based on their abilities
What is the purpose of the exam system according to the Functionalist view?
To test and sort citizens in a way that society makes the best use of its available talents
According to Parsons, what role does the school play in the transition from family to society?
It transmits the core values of society, such as equality of opportunity and achievement
According to Durkheim, what specific subjects are important for children to feel a sense of belonging to society?
History, English, and Religious Education
What is the key function of education according to the 'New Vocationalism' of the Conservatives in the 1980s and 1990s?
To provide a labor force to meet the needs of the increasingly complex economy
Which of the following is NOT a key function of education according to the Functionalist perspective?
Fostering individualism and competition among students
Learn about the Functionalist theory, also known as equilibrium or consensus theory, in sociology. Understand the view that society functions like an organism with various parts fulfilling different roles for survival. Explore how education plays a role in maintaining an orderly society.
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