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What is the central position of the Functionalist Perspective of Education?
What are the two main types of functions in functionalism?
Manifest and latent functions.
What is the most manifest function of education?
To teach knowledge and skills.
What is cultural transmission of values?
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Define social integration in the context of education.
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What is gatekeeping in education?
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What does tracking refer to in education?
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How has child care become a manifest function of education?
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What role do schools play in providing sex education?
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What are the three main elements of religion?
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What are religious symbols used for in religions?
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What defines a religious experience?
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What are rituals in the context of religion?
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What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
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Study Notes
Functionalist Perspective of Education
- Functionalism posits that the components of society work together for stability and well-being.
- Manifest functions are intended actions with positive outcomes, while latent functions are unintended positive consequences.
Functions of Education
- Education's primary manifest function is imparting knowledge and skills essential for societal roles.
- It ensures the continuity of trained individuals in significant positions within society.
Cultural Transmission of Values
- Schools play a crucial role in passing on core societal values from one generation to another, reinforcing cultural continuity.
Social Integration
- Education fosters social integration, promoting a sense of belonging to the nation and its institutions.
Gatekeeping
- Gatekeeping determines occupational entry by assessing qualifications and suitability.
- Credentialism uses diplomas and degrees as criteria for job eligibility, impacting employment opportunities.
Tracking
- Education systems classify students into tracks based on perceived abilities, influencing future educational and occupational paths.
- Lower-track students often engage in vocational training, while higher-track students may attend prestigious colleges.
Child Care
- Schools have evolved to fulfill both educational and childcare roles, accommodating families with working parents.
- As a result, schools often provide child care services before and after school hours.
Growing Function of Schools
- An emerging role of schools is providing sex education and access to birth control, stepping in where families do not fulfill these responsibilities.
Three Main Elements of Religion
- Beliefs: Core principles held by adherents.
- Rituals: Ceremonies or practices that unify believers.
- Moral community: A collective of individuals sharing similar beliefs and values.
Religious Symbols
- Symbols in religion foster identity and social cohesion, transforming ordinary images into sacred emblems.
- Examples include the cross for Christians, the Star of David for Jews, and the crescent moon and star for Muslims.
A Religious Experience
- A moment of heightened awareness connecting individuals with the supernatural or a divine presence.
Rituals
- Ceremonies or repetitive actions serve to unite a moral community, such as prayer, singing, and various religious observances.
Five Pillars of Islam
- Declaration of Faith: Acknowledging the oneness of God and Muhammad as His messenger.
- Five Daily Prayers: Muslims pray facing the Kaaba in Mecca five times daily.
- Charitable Giving: Muslims are obligated to contribute to charity to alleviate economic hardship.
- Fasting during Ramadan: Observing a fast from dawn until sunset to purify both body and soul.
- Pilgrimage to Mecca: Mandatory for all Muslims who are able to perform, it encompasses rituals central to Islamic faith.
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Explore the Functionalist Perspective of Education in this quiz. Understand the manifest and latent functions, the role of schools in cultural transmission, and the concept of gatekeeping in the educational system. This quiz covers key sociological concepts related to education and its impact on society.
