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,Parsons functions functionalism
1.universalistic and particularistic standards
2.focal socialising agency
durkheim functions functionalism
1.skilled workforce
2. specialistic skills
3. shared norms and values
davis and moore functions functionalism
1. sift and sort.
2. inequality is needed
3. better jobs need better rewards/pay
durkheim crits 1. fails to consider different cultures. not everyone has the same norms and values.
davis and moore crits 1. failing students rebel
new rights 1. government can't meet local needs
2. parents need more of a say
3. government unable to provide the best education for children
4. competition should be created between schools to encourage harder
working/better teaching
new rights. crits 1. schools become exam focused leading pupils to become stressed.
2. less opportunities are available for the working class pupils.
3. schools become exclusive
, chubb + moe 1. schools run less by government and more by parents
2. parents are able to shape the school
3. schools listen more to parents, as they are now their money providers
4. more parents = more money. better school = more parents attracted
althusser functions marxism
1. state apparatus. ideological and repressive
2. reproduce and legitimise class system
bowls + gintis functions marxism
1. stunts and distorted personal growth
2. obedient workforce
bourdieu functions marxism
1. symbolic violence
2. limited social mobility
3. cultural capital. middle class values
willis functions marxism
1. children do not always accept the system and create or join anti-school
subcultures to rebel
Theory & Sociology of
Education 2026 | Study
Guide, Practice Questions,
Answers, Rationales &
Exam Review
Updated Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
,Parsons functions functionalism
1.universalistic and particularistic standards
2.focal socialising agency
durkheim functions functionalism
1.skilled workforce
2. specialistic skills
3. shared norms and values
davis and moore functions functionalism
1. sift and sort.
2. inequality is needed
3. better jobs need better rewards/pay
durkheim crits 1. fails to consider different cultures. not everyone has the same norms and values.
davis and moore crits 1. failing students rebel
new rights 1. government can't meet local needs
2. parents need more of a say
3. government unable to provide the best education for children
4. competition should be created between schools to encourage harder
working/better teaching
new rights. crits 1. schools become exam focused leading pupils to become stressed.
2. less opportunities are available for the working class pupils.
3. schools become exclusive
, chubb + moe 1. schools run less by government and more by parents
2. parents are able to shape the school
3. schools listen more to parents, as they are now their money providers
4. more parents = more money. better school = more parents attracted
althusser functions marxism
1. state apparatus. ideological and repressive
2. reproduce and legitimise class system
bowls + gintis functions marxism
1. stunts and distorted personal growth
2. obedient workforce
bourdieu functions marxism
1. symbolic violence
2. limited social mobility
3. cultural capital. middle class values
willis functions marxism
1. children do not always accept the system and create or join anti-school
subcultures to rebel
