Evaluate the Functionalist Perspective on the Role of Education in Society (30)
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Functionalism
education, Functionalism, Marxism
What is the difference between Functionalism and Marxism
Functionalists have a very general analysis of the role of education in society, simply looking at how it contributes to
Exams and revision advice
Outline three functions which education might perform for society (6)
This is an example of a relatively straight forward 6 mark question which might appear on the AQA’s A level
education, Functionalism
Talcott Parsons’ Perspective on Education
Writing in the 1950s Parsons argued that modern education systems performed two main functions – role allocation and providing value consensus through meritocracy.
Durkheim’s Perspective on Education
Emile Durkheim argued that schools were essential for ‘imprinting’ shared social values into the minds of children. He believed schools would play a central role in forming modern societies.
Sociology key terms
Sociological Perspectives in Five Shapes
If you could represent the five sociological perspectives in sociology as five shapes, I think they’d look something like this:
How I would’ve answered the families and households section of A level sociology paper 2 (AQA, 2017)
Hints and tips on how I would’ve answered the A level sociology exam paper 2, 2017 (families and households section) 2017
Social Theories
Sociological Perspectives – Key Supporting Evidence
Below are a few quantitative and qualitative sources (case studies and statistics) that can be used to illustrate aspects of
A level sociology exam practice, education, Exams and revision advice
4 and 6 Mark Outline Questions on Education for the A Level Sociology Paper 1 Exam
For these questions you need to make a point and then develop that point to explain further.
Sociology key terms
Sociological Perspectives: Key Concepts
Definitions of key terms for the five basic sociological perspectives – Functionalism, Marxism, Feminism, Social Action Theory and Postmodernism.