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Functionalist Theory in Sociology

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What is another term used to refer to Functionalist theory?

Equilibrium theory (correct)

Conflict theory

Symbolic theory

Interactionist theory

According to Functionalist theory, what is the primary function of education?

To transmit knowledge deemed necessary by society (correct)

To transmit culture

To maintain social control

To promote social and political integration

Which of the following is NOT considered a latent function of education according to Functionalist theory?

Serving as an agent of change

Promoting social and political integration

Maintaining social control

Bestowal of status (correct)

What is the underlying view of Functionalist theory regarding society?

Society is like an organism with different parts fulfilling different roles Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a manifest function of education according to Functionalist theory?

Promoting social and political integration Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying view of Functionalist theory regarding the nature of society?

Society is a consensus view with different parts fulfilling different roles Signup and view all the answers

What is the key function of education according to the Functionalist perspective?

To allocate people to occupations based on their abilities Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

According to Durkheim, what specific subjects are important for children to feel a sense of belonging to society?

History, English, and Religious Education Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key function of education according to the Functionalist perspective?

Fostering individualism and competition among students Signup and view all the answers