Tag: Functionalism
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Functionalist, Marxist and New Right Perspectives on Education
A brief video I put together to help revise the Functionalist, Marxist and New Right Perspectives on Education – basically just some key points and evaluations for each of these sociological theories. Functionalism – Social solidarity, skills for work, bridge between home and society, role allocation and meritocracy Marxism – The reproduction and legitimation of…
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The Functionalist Perspective on Education
Functionalists focus on the positive functions of education – creating social solidarity, teaching core values and work skills and role allocation/ meritocracy
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The Functionalist Perspective on the Family
Functionalists focus on the positive functions of the nuclear family, such as secondary socialisation and the stabilisation of adult personalities.
