Questions and Answers
What does the Structural Functional Theory of Education recognize?
What is one of the manifest functions of education?
Supplementing family socialization
What are latent functions of education?
Functions that are not intended or recognized
What do conflict theorists argue regarding the educational system?
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What is the hidden curriculum of education?
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Credentialism values job qualifications that are essential for performing tasks.
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What was the original purpose of Harvard College?
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What belief emerged regarding children since 1960?
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Study Notes
Structural Functional Theory of Education
- Views the education system as a vital agency of socialization for culture’s values and norms.
- Associated with both manifest and latent functions that contribute to societal stability.
Manifest Functions of Education
- Supplements family socialization, providing essential life skills.
- Teaches fundamental skills like reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Educates students about critical knowledge areas, including history and science.
- Instills values such as punctuality and fairness in students.
- Identifies and cultivates students’ talents for future roles.
- Facilitates the transmission of new discoveries and knowledge creation.
Latent Functions of Education
- Prolongs adolescence by delaying entry into adult responsibilities.
- Segregates students by age, shaping social interactions.
- Acts as childcare centers, providing supervision for young children.
Conflict Theory of Education
- Argues educational systems perpetuate social inequalities and class stratification.
- Schools impart a hidden curriculum that supports the values of the elite class.
- Justifies socioeconomic disparities by assigning higher-status jobs to privileged children.
Hidden Curriculum of Education
- Teaches students to behave according to societal roles, learning obedience, competition, and patriotism.
- Reflects values and norms of the elite, influencing students’ attitudes and behaviors.
The Learning of Norms
- Conflict theorists assert students conform to the behavior standards of those in power.
- Education minimizes awareness of rights, advocacy, and freedom of expression among students.
- Encourages competition among students based on elite norms, disadvantaging those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
Credentialism
- Critiques the necessity of credentials, like college degrees, as disconnected from actual job skills.
- Suggests these credentials serve to protect elite status by limiting competition for high-status jobs.
Occupational Training
- Harvard College established in 1636 to train ministers; reflects early educational purposes.
- University of Virginia founded in 1819 to create a "natural aristocracy," indicating class-focused education.
- Post-1850, states emphasized practical occupational training, opening colleges for agriculture, mechanics, and science.
- Compulsory public education emerged in the 19th century, aimed at cultivating a skilled workforce for industrial needs.
Belief about Children
- Puritan perspective viewed children as intrinsically sinful, leading to a focus on Bible memorization.
- Modern beliefs since the 1960s emphasize children's innate curiosity, impacting educational approaches.
- Current parental desires reflect a call for a return to basic skills and discipline in education.
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Description
This quiz focuses on Chapter 14 of Sociology, covering key concepts such as Structural Functional Theory of Education and its manifest functions. It aims to help students understand the role of education in socialization and the various functions it serves.
