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Functionalism - Coggle Diagram
Functionalism
Key Concepts
Role allocation + meritocracy
Allocate people to correct jobs through own efforts
Teaches pupils core values
Secondary socialisation
Particularistic + Universalistic standards
Learn specialist skills for work
Specialise GCSEs
Vocational, specific skills, specific professions.
Create social solidarity
Subjects English + History
Shared sense of identity. Part of something bigger.
Criticisms
Marxists believe not meritocratic
Marxists argue it's ideological
Ignores negative side of school like bullying.
Durkheim
Parsons
Davis + Moore