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chapter 1.1 revision, criticisms, corespondent theory - Coggle Diagram
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criticisms
functionalist approach
socialisation
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according to parsons, education therefor helps to produce a value consensus - a general agreement about basic values in society
Parsons recognised the social significance of education. he said that it forms a bridge between family and wider society.
writing in the late 19th and early 20th century, Durkheim was particularly concerned that education should emphasise the moral responsibility that members of society have towards each other and the wider society.
skill provision
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functionalist theory ties in close with human capital theory, an economic theory that clames investment in humans through education and training works w=very much like the investment into machinery
role allocation
the functionalists Davis and Moore (1945) argue that education allocates people to the most appropriate jobs for their talents, using examinations and qualifications
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the high rewards for some jobs are justified because the system is based on merit and it benefits society as a whole to have the most capable people in the most important jobs
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in general terms, the functionalist perspective on education has been criticised for emphasising the positive effects of the education system and ignoring the negative aspects
in terms of socialisation, the functionalist view seems most applicable in societies where their is a single dominant and shared culture
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corespondent theory
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Bowles and Gintis (1976) argue that education is controlled by capitalists and serves their interests. from a study of high school students in the USA they argue that there is a close relationship between schooling and work
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