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What is the primary function of education according to structural-functional theory?
What is the primary function of education according to structural-functional theory?
- Promoting individualism
- Encouraging rebellion
- Transmitting cultural knowledge (correct)
- Encouraging social change
How does structural-functional theory view society?
How does structural-functional theory view society?
- As a rigid and unchanging system
- As a chaotic and disorganized system
- As an individualistic system
- As a complex system with interconnected parts (correct)
What role does education play in allocating individuals to different positions within society based on structural-functionalism?
What role does education play in allocating individuals to different positions within society based on structural-functionalism?
- Promoting equality for all students
- Ignoring individual abilities and talents
- Encouraging only vocational careers
- Identifying and preparing individuals for various roles (correct)
According to structural-functional theory, what do schools primarily serve as in society?
According to structural-functional theory, what do schools primarily serve as in society?
How does structural-functionalism describe the relationship between different social institutions?
How does structural-functionalism describe the relationship between different social institutions?
What is one of the key functions of education based on structural-functional theory, besides socialization?
What is one of the key functions of education based on structural-functional theory, besides socialization?
What distinguishes manifest functions from latent functions in education according to structural-functionalism?
What distinguishes manifest functions from latent functions in education according to structural-functionalism?
According to conflict theory, what does the unequal distribution of resources in education perpetuate?
According to conflict theory, what does the unequal distribution of resources in education perpetuate?
How does symbolic interactionism view society?
How does symbolic interactionism view society?
In education, how can power dynamics influence decision-making processes according to conflict theory?
In education, how can power dynamics influence decision-making processes according to conflict theory?
What do educational credentials like degrees and diplomas serve as according to the text?
What do educational credentials like degrees and diplomas serve as according to the text?
How does conflict theory suggest marginalized groups can advocate for change in educational systems?
How does conflict theory suggest marginalized groups can advocate for change in educational systems?
