Asses the Functionalist explanations of Social Inequality. (40) Social Inequality refers to any difference between groups or individuals in society which results in one having inferior life chances than the other. Functionalists believe these inequalities are the result of the meritocracy we live in. This is a system based on the idea that social stratification is necessary and desirable for the society. Functionalists argue that inequalities have a purpose; they are functional for society. Functionalism
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OUTLINE THE CONTRIBUTION OF MARXISM TO OUR UNDERSTANDING OF SOCIETY Marxism is an ideology based on the economic and political theories of Karl Marx and Freidrich Engels. Karl Marx who was born in Germany in 1818 was a revolutionary whose ideas on society were the foundation of communism. Under modern capitalism the means of production‚ such as factories‚ land‚ and technology are controlled by a small minority who Marx called the bourgeoisie. Production is carried out by the working class‚ known
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Name: _____________ 13th Feb Marxist Revision Poster Name: _____________ 13th Feb Marxist Revision Poster Postmodernists argue that class division are no longer important in a post- fordist economic system that is now much more diverse and fragmented. They claim that where Marxists see inequality there is really diversity and choice. Society has become more diverse. Education reflects these changes and is becoming more flexible. Postmodernists argue that class division are no longer important
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70999352924175These can be linked to: Different theories of society (Functionalist‚ Marxist‚ Interactionist‚ Feminist‚ etc.) Different theories of role of education within society (Functionalist‚ Marxist‚ Interactionist‚ Feminist‚ etc.) The Formal curriculum (content‚ social construction of‚ etc.) The Hidden curriculum (the experience of schooling‚ social learning‚ etc.) Differential Achievement (Class‚ Gender‚ Ethnicity) 350000These can be linked to: Different theories of society (Functionalist
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America’s Education In the United States‚ from kindergarten until we are sixteen‚ it is required by law that we attend school full time. Some people go on to further their education by attending a college‚ University or trade school after high school. School comes easier to some people than to others. This is the problem with our country’s educational system‚ not everyone is getting a good enough education. The major social problem that the current educational system breeds is establishing and
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society and the “Status Quo” is perpetuated. Bowles and Gintis (1976) proposed a more up to date version‚ known as the “Correspondence theory”‚ this advocates that there is a “relationship between the nature of work and the education system in any Capitalist society.” Basically the theory says that the major task of any Capitalist education system is to train people so that they fulfil the needs of the production process. In this respect‚ Bowles and Gintis (1976) “show how various aspects of economic
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Asses the functionalist role of education in society The role of education is to educate individuals within society and to prepare them for working life in the economy‚ also to integrate individuals and teach them the norms‚ values and roles within society. There are many different sociological theories that differ within the role of education within society that attempt to try and explain how society or aspects of society work together. There are several perspectives on the sociology of education
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The role of education is to educate individuals within society and to prepare and qualify them for work in the economy as well as helping to integrate individuals into society and teach them the norms‚ values and morals of society. Yet there are three sociological theories that differ greatly between them on the role of education. These are Functionalism‚ Marxism and Liberalism. Functionalists view the role of education as a means of socialising individuals and to integrate society‚ to keep society
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Education is an aspect of socialization which involves the acquisition of knowledge and learning of skills. It shapes moral values through formal transmission. Education is defined as the knowledge‚ skill‚ and development gained from training or studying and‚ Socialization‚ Frohberg‚(1997). the process whereby an individual learns to adjust to a group (or society) and behave in a manner approved by the group (or society). According to most social scientists‚ socialization essentially represents the
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land‚ labour and capital * They struggle will end when society itself owns the means of production Major Theorists 1. Vilfredo Pareto 2. Gaetano Mosca 3. C Wright-Mills Social stratification Circa 1970’s – 1980’s 1. Bowles and Gintis 2. Basil Bernstein 3. Michael Young 4. Paulo Freire 5. Ivan Illich Contra Social stratification * Democracy * Political freedom * Meritocracy * Rule of law * Freedoms/human rights * Social welfare
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