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🧠 UNIT III: FUNCTIONALIST APPROACHES - Coggle Diagram
🧠 UNIT III: FUNCTIONALIST APPROACHES
🌿 1️⃣ Functionalist theory in the Sociology of Education
👤 Main reference:Émile Durkheim
🔹 Main functions:
Socialization
Cultural transmission
Social mobility
Social integration
Social stability
🌿 2️⃣ Education as a mechanism of social integration
Learning norms and values
Construction of social identity
Inclusion and diversity
Equal opportunities
Social mobility
Civic participation
Prevention of delinquency
🌿 3️⃣ Functions in social stability
Normative socialization
Conflict prevention
Democratic values
Intergroup integration
Formation of responsible citizens
Economic stability
Cultural transmission
🌿 4️⃣ Criticisms of the functionalist approach
Conservative approach
Ignores inequalities
Minimizes social conflict
Lack of power analysis
Ignores diversity
“Normal” student model
Limited focus on social change
🌿 5️⃣ Dysfunctions of the educational system
Educational inequality
School segregation
Excessive standardization
School dropout
Lack of relevance
Academic pressure
Mismatch with the labor market
🌿 6️⃣ Contemporary applications
Analysis of educational policies
Program evaluation
Studies on inequality
Integration in multicultural societies
Current social cohesion